The perfect EASY party appetizer!

Here is a quick and easy appetizer, tasty and fun to make.

Preparing these today for an afternoon barbecue I was assisted by my sous-chef Alden, of Carlisle, Massachusetts.

Olive Crostini

Elise Bauer

Thanks, Alden, and thank you, Heidi (Alden’s mom), for the recipe!

Transfer to medium bowl.

With machine running, drop garlic through the feed tube of the food processor and mince.

Olive Crostini

Elise Bauer

Add Parmesan, butter, and olive oil, and process into a paste.

Add butter mixture to bowl with olives.

Fold in jack cheese and parsley.

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Elise Bauer

Simple Tip!

Spread each slice generously with olive mixture.

Cook under broiler until bubbly and lightly brownedabout 2 minutes.

Serve right out of oven.