Garlicky Hot Crostini

Ingredients:

• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
• 1 baguette or other crusty bread, thinly sliced

Preparation:

• 1.
• Preheat oven to 400°.
• In a small food processor or blender, puree garlic, oil, and red pepper.
• (Or force garlic through a press and mix well with oil and red pepper.
• ) Transfer mixture to a small bowl and stir in Parmesan, if using.
• 2. Spread each bread slice sparingly with mixture and arrange slices, spread-side up, on nonstick baking sheet. Toast in oven for about 6 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove immediately from pan and let cool.