Pimento Cheese Melts (aka Southern Crostini)

• 4 strips bacon
• 8 ounces extra-sharp white cheddar, grated
• 8 ounces extra-sharp orange cheddar, grated
• One 7-ounce jar pimentos, drained and finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 baguette

1. Cook the bacon until crisp, and then transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to cool.
2. Combine the white and orange cheddar, pimentos, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and mayonnaise in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
3. Stir at low speed until well blended (there will be flecks of pimento throughout).
4. Chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
5. Preheat the oven to 400F.
6. Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
7. Toast them in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden.
8. Spread a generous amount of the pimento spread on each toast, and top with a crumbling of bacon.
9. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.

bacon, white cheddar, orange cheddar, pimentos, black pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise, baguette

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pimento-cheese-melts-aka-southern-crostini-375273 (may not work)