Marinated Cheese Appetizers

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 8 ounce block cheddar cheese reduced-fat
• 12 ounce baguette french
• 1 cup dressing fat-free italian
• 8 ounce block part-skim mozzarella cheese 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Cut cheeses into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place slices in a 13- x 9-inch dish, overlapping slightly.
2. Combine dressing and pepper; pour over cheese. Cover and chill 8 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 35
4. Cut baguette into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
5. Place on baking sheets.
6. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, turning once.
7. Drain cheeses.
8. Place 1 cheese slice on each bread slice.
9. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
10. Tip: To make ahead, marinate the cheese overnight in the refrigerator. Toast the bread a day ahead, and store it at room temperature. Assemble the appetizers right before serving.