Cheese-Fried Piquillo Toasts

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375.

2. 2

   Arrange the bread on a large baking sheet, brush with olive oil and bake for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

3. 3

   Rub the hot toasts with the garlic.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, season the goat cheese with salt and pepper and mix until creamy.

5. 5

   Spread a thin layer of the goat cheese over each toast.

6. 6

   Spread the grated Manchego in a shallow bowl.

7. 7

   Dredge the peppers in the cheese to generously coat.

8. 8

   In a large nonstick skillet, cook the peppers over moderate heat, turning once with a spatula, until richly browned and crusty, about 2 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Using a spatula, scrape the peppers from the pan, transfer to the toasts and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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