Artichoke and Cheese Crostini / Crostini di Carciofi e Formaggio | Ciao Italia

Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves , peeled
• 2 shallots, peeled and cut in half
• 1/2 pound Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
• 8 Oneounce jar reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 6 Twoounce containers mascarpone cheese or oneounce block low fat cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 Juice oflimes
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or red pepper paste*
• 12 Twoounce boxes frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained
• Filippo Berio olive oil spray
• 4 day old baguettes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices and browned in olive oil
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