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Pimento Cheese & Bacon Crostini

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crostini, pimento cheese
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 20

Ingredients

  • 5 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 jar pimentos (7 oz.), drained and finely chopped
  • 3⁄4  cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
  • 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

Preparation

  1. 1. In a mixer fitted with the paddle, combine the cheese, chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, black pepper and garlic powder; blend at low speed. Season the pimento cheese with cayenne pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

  2. 2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the sliced bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes, until the edges are slightly brown. Remove from oven.

  3. 3. Spread the pimento cheese on the toasts, top with the bacon and bake until the cheese is melted and browned, about 2-5 minutes. Serve.

Recipe Notes

Make ahead – the pimento cheese can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before making the rest of the recipe. Of course, if you want to take a shortcut, just buy store bought!