Gourmet Rarebit Crostini with Smoked Paprika

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• •oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• •tablespoons dark beer (e.g., stout or porter)
• •teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• •1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• •1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus extra for garnish
• •Pinch of cayenne pepper
• •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the baguette slices with melted butter and toast on a baking sheet for 5 minutes
2. 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
3. 3While the bread toasts, combine the grated cheddar, beer, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan.
4. 4Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
5. 5Spoon a generous amount of the rarebit mixture onto each toasted crostini.
6. 6Return the crostini to the oven and bake for 3 minutes
7. 7minutes, or until the cheese topping is bubbling and lightly browned. Garnish with a final dusting of smoked paprika before serving.