Shelly's Recipe

*SPICY CHEESE & SCALLION SPREAD* for Bread

Category: Spreads - Hot

1 red bell pepper, roasted, halved, seeded, peeled & chopped
2 scallions (white part only), chopped
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for cheese spread
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 lb brie cheese
12 slices country bread
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, for brushing on bread

Place the roasted pepper, scallions, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, lemon juice and 2 tbsp olive oil with the salt in a food processor. Process until a smooth paste. Add the cheese and process again until smooth. Turn into a bowl and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours.

When you are ready to use, preheat the broiler or grill, brush the bread on both sides with the olive oil and place on grill. Toast until it is as dark as you like. Remove from grill, spread the cheese spread on the toast and serve.