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Pimiento Cheese & Bacon Crostini

Name: Pimiento Cheese & Bacon Crostini
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese; 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp orange cheddar cheese; One 7-ounce jar pimientos, drained and finely chopped; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Cayenne pepper; 40 slices baguette, toasted; 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

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By Gina Neely

and Patrick Neely

Updated on July 14, 2022

Pimento Cheese and Bacon Crostini. — Photo: © Burcu Avsar

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

Makes 3 cups or 40 crostini

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp orange cheddar cheese
One 7-ounce jar pimientos, drained and finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cayenne pepper
40 slices baguette, toasted
4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

In a mixer fitted with the paddle, combine the white and orange cheddar cheeses. Add the chopped pimientos, mayonnaise, black pepper and garlic powder; blend at low speed. Season the pimiento cheese with cayenne pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the pimiento cheese on the toasts, top with the bacon and bake until cheese is melted and browned, about 2 minutes. Serve.

Make Ahead

The pimento cheese can be prepared through step 1 and refrigerated for up to 3 days.