ALMOND-BACON CHEESE CROSTINI

Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini image

For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. -Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 French bread baguette (1 pound), cut into 36 slices
2 cups 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

Steps:

Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread. Bake until cheese is melted, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.