- 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
 - 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or Cheddar cheese
 
- Cut French bread into 54 slices, about 1/4 in. thick. Place on ungreased baking sheets. in a small bowl, whisk the oil, thyme and cayenne until blended. Brush over bread slices. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 300 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.