Anchovy Tomato Toasts

Anchovy Tomato Toasts

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup (1⁄2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 1 head or 12 garlic cloves total)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 loaf French bread, cut on the diagonal into eight 3⁄4- inch- thick slices
• 8 medium spinach or basil leaves
• 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 8 slices total

Cooking Instructions: 

1. Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. 
2. Stir frequently until the butter melts and begins to darken slightly. 
3. Add the olive oil and stir until well blended. 
4. Add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the anchovy paste. 
5. Remove from the heat and add the parsley.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
7. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden. 
8. Set aside to cool.
9. Spoon an equal amount of the anchovy mixture, about 1 tablespoon, on each bread slice and spread evenly. 
10. Place a spinach leaf on each bread slice and top with provolone. 
11. Top with a tomato slice. Serve warm or at room temperature.