Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 1 French bread baguette (1 pound), cut into 36 slices
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 green onion, chopped
• Dash salt
• Additional toasted almonds, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-9 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread.

Bake for 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. Serve warm.

Yield: 3 dozen.