When we get to our little slice of paradise on the Gulf coast, the LAST thing I want to do is go to the grocery store. Sometimes HH kids me that our refrigerator looks just like the ones in the showroom of Home Depot…you know EMPTY! Ha ha ha, isn’t he funny…he loves to act deprived! Anyway sometimes I can get very inventive to avoid a trip to the store OR in case we have an unexpected guest or two for cocktails…
If you have some bread, some cheese, mayonnaise and a cookie cutter, you can make these!
No rocket science here, just a little presentation~
a fish cookie cutter and a loaf of crusty sourdough bread…
a layer of mayonnaise
and a thick layer of grated cheese….about 15 minutes in the oven….
and you have a delightful little nibble that your guests will rave about!
NOTE: Use any cookie cutter you have, maybe a star or a daisy…just find a fun plate or tray to use for serving that makes sense with your cookie cutter. I could have added chives or something to look like scales, perhaps a piece of olive for an eye…endless possibilities
The better the cheese the better the taste! Add garlic or herbs! Create a masterpiece!
Here’s the recipe:
GOLDFISH CHEESE TOASTS
Ingredients
- Bread any kind, any flavor!
- mayonnaise { I used light}
- grated cheese any kind, any flavor
- Parmesan freshly shaved, optional
- cookie cutter or sharp knife
- garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Cut the bread into shapes and place on a baking sheet and toast lightly.
- Spread toasts with a generous layer of mayonnaise, sprinkle with garlic powder if desired, and top with grated cheese.
- Bake at 350-400 for 10-15 minutes. Watch carefully until toasts are golden and melty.
- Time and temperature will be determined by your bread and cheese choices.
- When toasts are almost done, top with fresh Parmesan and return to oven to brown.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
- Great with cocktails or soup or salad.
Let me know if you come up with a special combination!
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