Serves 4; can be multiplied.
Ingredients
1 small loaf of French bread (demi-baguette)
Extra virgin olive oil (1-2 tsp)
1/4 lb extra sharp Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 cup of your favorite chutney; I like Green (or red) tomato and apple chutney, Dried cranberry and pear chutney, or Pear and pluot chutney with raisins and ginger
Fresh black pepper
Directions
Using a serrated knife, slice the bread on an angle into 1/4-inch thick slices.
In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over low heat. When the oil is hot, add the slices of bread. Toast for 2 minutes, then turn.
Top each slice with cheese. Cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes, until the cheese just begins to soften.
Remove bread from the pan, and top each with a bit of chutney and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Serve warm or at room temperature.