Quick Garlic-Ginger Cheese Bruschetta Bites

1.Preheat your oven broiler to high and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

2.Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces, yielding about 16-20 slices.

3.Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.

4.Lightly brush the tops of the bread slices with half of the melted butter.

5.Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully, until the edges are lightly golden brown and toasted. Remove from the oven.

6.Immediately take the halved garlic clove and vigorously rub the cut side over the surface of each toasted bread slice to infuse the garlic flavor.

7.In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheese, the remaining melted butter, grated ginger, black pepper, and sea salt.

8.Spoon an even layer of the cheese and ginger mixture onto each garlic-rubbed bread slice.

9.Return the baking sheet to the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and just beginning to turn golden brown at the edges.

10.Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot and crisp.