Pimento Cheese & Bacon Crostini

Serving size:8
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Pimento Cheese & Bacon Crostini

Ingredients

  • 21/2 cup shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 21/2 cup shredded extra-sharp orange cheddar cheese
  • 1 7-ounce jar pimientos, drained and finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • 40 slice baguette, toasted
  • 4 strip cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

1. In a mixer fitted with the paddle, combine the white and orange cheddar cheeses. Add the 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. Preheat the oven to 400° Spread the pimento cheese on the toasts, top with the bacon and bake until the cheese is melted and browned, about 2 minutes. Serve.