Beef Crostini Horseradish

Beef Crostini Horseradish Appetizer
source: recipe and photograph by Peggy Bucholz www.finedinings.com

Recipe Type: appetizer, beef, crostini, hors d'oeuvre, horseradish, cream

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min

Servings: 10 to 12

Ingredients

Baguette bread, sliced 1/4-inch thick
olive oil for brushing on bread slices
1 garlic clove cut in half
6 to 8 ounces (1/2 pound) deli roast beef , sliced thin
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared hot horseradish , drained
1/8 teaspoon salt , or to taste
freshly cracked black peppercorns
chives for garnish


Directions

<"instructions"> Brush bread slices with olive oil. Place bread on a sheet pan, broil for 2 minutes per side or until the bread is toasted. Remove bread from broiler, rub with halved garlic cloves; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, horseradish, salt and pepper, blend well. Adjust seasoning to taste. Arrange sliced roast beef on top crostini bread slices, add the horseradish-cream mixture, garnish with chives and serve.

Wine recommendation: Pinot Noir; Merlot; Cabernet; Red Rhone; Beer