Pimento Cheese & Bacon Crostini

• 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
• 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp orange cheddar cheese
• One 7-ounce jar pimientos, drained and finely chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Cayenne pepper
• 40 slices baguette, toasted
• 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

1. In a mixer fitted with the paddle, combine the white and orange cheddar cheeses.
2. Add the chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, black pepper and garlic powder; blend at low speed.
3. Season the pimento cheese with cayenne pepper to taste.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 400 Spread the pimento cheese on the toasts, top with the bacon and bake until the cheese is melted and browned, about 2 minutes.
6. Serve.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pimento-cheese-bacon-crostini (may not work)