Spicy Fragrant Crostini with Cheese Topping

Ingredients:

2 Italian bread, sliced to 1/4 inch thickness
45 g butter, melted
1 ½ tbsp tomato puree
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp black pepper powder
1/3 tsp salt
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese for topping

Method:

Preheat oven to 160 °C.

Line a large baking tray with parchment paper; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, mix together butter, tomato puree, garlic powder, chili powder, pepper powder and salt.

Stir well to incorporate the ingredients to give a homogeneous batter.

With a spatula, spoon or knife, spread enough batter onto a side of each bread slices.

Line stuffed bread slices onto the prepared tray.

Sprinkle-on cheese and broil in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or till fragrant and toasted.

Remove from oven and ready to serve alone or along with porridge or soup.