Toast with roasted jalapeños, Manchego cheese, mint, and fig jam

Servings: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 13 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Artesano Classic White Baguettes
• 8 jalapeños, membranes and seeds removed, finely diced
• 1.2 fl oz (2 tbsp) olive oil
• 0.95 fl oz (1 cup) Manchego cheese, grated (or grated cheddar)
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) fig jam
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) mint leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) with the rack in the middle.
2. Cut the baguettes in half lengthwise.
3. In a hot skillet, sauté the jalapeños in a little oil for 5 minutes over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cheese, fig jam, mint, and a little salt and pepper.
5. Spread the mixture on each piece of bread, then top with the sautéed jalapeños.
6. Place the bread pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat and bake for 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted.