- 8 1/3-inch-thick 7-inch-long slices pain rustique or other wide flat country loaf
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- Dried crushed red pepper
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Place garlic in mini processor. With motor running, gradually pour in oil, then cheese and black pepper. Season mixture to taste with salt. Spread mixture on bread slices; sprinkle with crushed red pepper. Bake bread slices until beginning to crisp at edges, about 10 minutes. Arrange toasts on platter.