WAKEFIELD’S CHEESY BREAD… APPETIZER FOR THE KIDS TO MAKE!
This was my great-grandmother, Ella Arnerich’s, recipe, and when I was growing up my mom always made cheesy bread for family gatherings. It is ridiculously simple, and the family history claims this started as a Depression-era appetizer because the ingredients were very affordable and easy to find. My girls love it, and Maisie has known how to prep and make it all on her own for years. The secret is old-fashioned white bread cut into squares without the crust, and serving them hot out of the oven after a little broil to crisp up the tops.
INGREDIENTS
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
8 slices good-quality white or French bread
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, stir together the onion, Parmesan, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Trim the crusts off the bread, then cut each slice into quarters. Dollop the mayonnaise mixture evenly onto each piece. Arrange the bread on a large baking sheet.
Bake until the topping is hot and the bread is toasty, about 10 minutes, then turn on the broiler. Position the pan about 6 inches from the broiler and broil until the topping is golden brown. Serve hot.