Garlic Cream Cheese Crostini

 

20

(1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1/2

cup garlic-and-herb cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)

4

medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

Chopped fresh thyme leaves, if desired

Chopped fresh plum (Roma) tomatoes, if desired

• 1 Set oven control to broil. On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Lightly brush each with oil. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat about 1 minute or until light golden brown.
• 2 In small bowl, mix cream cheese and green onions. Spread mixture on toasted bread slices. Broil about 1 minute longer or until cream cheese bubbles. Garnish with thyme leaves and tomatoes.