Peppers with Gorgonzola Spread

A perfect passed appetizer for your next gourmet grill-out! The Gorgonzola adds a strong flavor, but you can substitute goat cheese for a milder, but still creamy, version.

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 large red bell peppers, halved, cored, and seeded

4 tablespoons butter, softened

2 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese, softened

1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

  1. Heat grill to high.

  2. Place peppers on the grill skin-side down. Grill until charred.

  3. Remove the peppers with tongs and place in a paper or heavy plastic bag. When the peppers are cool, peel off the skin. If saving for future use, place in a bowl or jar with a few tablespoons of olive oil.

  4. To make the spread, blend the rest of the ingredients together.

  5. Toast the bread, and spread a thin covering of the butter mixture on each piece of toast. Place a small strip of roasted pepper on each crostini.