PIMENTO CHEESE CROSTINI RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Pimento Cheese Crostini Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, drained and chopped
2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 large baguette, cut into forty 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a bowl, combine cheddar, cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until blended and fairly smooth. Stir in pimientos, scallions, garlic powder and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Heat broiler to high. Place baguette slices on 2 small baking sheets. Brush on both sides with oil. Toast under broiler (4 inches from heat) 2 minutes. Flip over and broil another 1 to 2 minutes. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon pimento cheese on each toast.