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Beef & Roasted Pepper on Crostini

Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes

¾ lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef

3 tbsp olive oil

2 large cloves garlic, minced

2 loaves (8 ounces each) French Bread (about 2 ½ inch diameter), cut into ½ inch thick slices

1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, chopped

2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

1. Heat oven to 450 F.  In 1-cup glass measure, combine oil and garlic; microwave on HIGH 30 seconds.  Lightly brush top side of each bread slice with oil mixture; arrange on 2 baking sheets.  Bake in 450 F oven 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown. 
2. Layer equal amounts of beef, red peppers and cheese over toasted bread.  Return to oven; bake an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown.

Makes about 3 dozen appetizers

Cook’s Tip: You can also substitute fully-cooked Beef Tri-Tip Roast for the deli roast beef.  Bread may be toasted ahead of time; store in airtight container.

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