Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices


Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices
These Italian-inspired snacks are ideal for a light supper or with an aperitif: a thin slice of bread spread with pesto, sliced potatos, hard-boiled egg and a generous sliver of Parmesan.

Pop them in the oven just long enough to melt the cheese.
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Last modified on: January 12th 2022
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 7 min.
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 1
Slice 2 cookeds potatoes and 3 hard-boiled eggs.

Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 2
Cut 1 baguette into thin slices and arrange on a baking sheet lined with cooking parchment.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 3
Dip a brush in the white wine and moisten the bread slices.

Note: this is optional if your bread is very fresh, more necessary if it's on the dry side.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 4
Spread the slices generously with pesto.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 5
Add half a slice of hard-boiled egg on each.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 6
Then half a slice of potato.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 7
Finish with a good sliver of Parmesan.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 20 min.
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 8
Bake for about 20 minutes, finishing under the grill if necessary.

Stage 9
Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices : Stage 9
Serve piping hot or warm.
Remarks
To be really in keeping with the Italian mood, opt for an Italian-style loaf, shaped like a baguette but made with olive oil which adds flavour and makes for a softer bread.

If you live anywhere near Brest, I heartily recommend trying the ones made by my friend Sébastien (Brittany's best baker 2019) at his bakery Penn ar bread" in Guipavas – it's a must.
Keeping: Best eaten immediately but can be reheated.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe450 RDI=180 %2,820 RDI=270 %330 RDI=50 %1,740 RDI=90 %7,290 RDI: 90 %
Per 100 g50 RDI=20 %320 RDI=30 %40 RDI=6 %200 RDI=10 %840 RDI: 10 %
Per piece20 RDI=6 %90 RDI=9 %10 RDI=2 %60 RDI=3 %240 RDI: 3 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, Gluten, Sulfites, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 30 pieces : 4.50 €
  • Per piece : 0.15 €

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