Pastrami and Olive Tapenade Crostini

Ingredients

Baguette

1, sliced into 1/2-inch slices

Olive oil

2 tablespoons, for brushing

Olive tapenade

1/2 cup, store-bought or homemade

Pastrami

8 ounces, thinly sliced

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, freshly grated

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Brush each slice generously with olive oil to ensure a crispy texture.
4. Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown.
5. Remove the crostini from the oven and spread a layer of olive tapenade on each slice, ensuring to cover them evenly.
6. Top each crostini generously with a slice of pastrami, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
7. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the pastrami to add a rich, nutty flavor.
8. Return the crostini to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve the crostini warm, garnished with a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra touch.