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Cheese Stars

a fast, easy and festive snack that everyone will love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • cookie cutters

Ingredients
  

  • bread slices I use Pepperidge Farm thin bread
  • quality Mayonnaise, I like Duke's
  • grated sharp cheddar, or any cheese
  • fresh shaved Parmesan,optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bread slices into shapes or into 1/4s
  • Toast lightly, then spread with a generous layer of mayonnaise
  • Top with grated cheese
  • Bake at 350-400 degrees for 10 minutes, watching carefully, until toasts are golden and cheese has melted
  • Remove from oven and top with Parmesan if desired and return toasts to oven for 1 more minute to melt
  • Serve hot or at room temperature

Notes

These are great with cocktails, soup or salad
Use any type of bread or cheese you like
Use a rolling pin to flatten bread slices if you want to make your own thin bread
Keyword bread, cheese, cookie cutter, mayonnaise