Description
Try these impressive little French bread appetizers made with ropa vieja and maduros. They are perfect for a tapas party! They come together quickly and can be assembled and finished later. If you don’t have ropa vieja leftovers, you can get the recipe here and enjoy that for dinner the night before.
Ingredients
- 8 oz French baguette (see note)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
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1/4 cup olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup Cuban ropa vieja leftovers. Here’s the Cuban ropa vieja recipe.
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½ cup diced Maduros get the recipe here
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4 slices gouda cheese cut into four each (total of 16) or 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese
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16 slices of pickled peppers or Manzanilla olives
Instructions
- Bread: Slice the baguette bread into 1-inch slices (need a total of 16… see note)
- Olive Oil: Mix the olive oil, garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste. Brush olive oil on each side.
- Toast: Lightly toast the bread in the toaster oven (or you can use an oven set at 350 degrees) until very a very light golden color. About 2 minutes (you don’t want to over toast because it will be toasted a bit more when you add the toppings.
- Toppings: To each slice, add a tablespoon of Ropa Vieja, a few pieces of diced maduros, and a quarter slice of cheese or a ½ tablespoon of shredded gouda cheese
- Melt: Toast until the cheese melts in the toaster oven or a 350-degree oven. Top with a slice of pickled pepper or an olive
Serve with beer, wine, or sangria.
Notes
I cut the bread slices to 1 inch but it can be a mouthful once you add the toppings. You could cut just a little shorter and it will save you some calories, too. My best advice is to test with 1 sandwich before you make the rest to see what height works for you.
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