Day 8 -Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini

Yes, I do LOVE appetizers. In fact, I am not above only having them for dinner, tapas style. This looks yummy, and yes Mom, you can always leave out the bacon.

Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini

For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try these baked bites. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut.

36 Servings Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

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

Directions

• 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.