Parmesan Toasts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Slice baguette on sharp diagonal to make about twenty 6- to 7-inch-long, 1/4-inch-thick slices.
3. 3
   Melt butter with oil and garlic in small saucepan over medium heat.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Brush butter mixture over both sides of bread slices.
6. 6
   Arrange bread in single layer on 2 baking sheets.
7. 7
   Sprinkle cheese over bread.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Bake until bread is crisp, about 13 minutes.
10. 10
    (Can be made 1 day ahead.
11. 11
    Store airtight at room temperature.
12. 12
    Rewarm in 350F oven 3 minutes.)