Smoked Pimiento Cheese Crostini

Contributed By: Terry Borden

Ingredients:

48 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash dried rosemary, crushed
Dash dried thyme
PIMIENTO CHEESE:
2-1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place bread on baking sheets. Bake 4-6 minutes or until light brown.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened. Stir in broth, vinegar, sugar and seasonings.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 12-15 minutes or until liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally.
3. In a large bowl, toss cheeses; beat in mayonnaise, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce and seasonings. Spread 1 tablespoon mixture over each
baguette slice; top with 2 teaspoons onion mixture. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Helpful Hints:

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 50 min. Bake: 10 min. YIELD: 4 dozen.


Return To List Of Recipe Titles