Southwest Blt Crostini
By: Julie M.
Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 3:57am

Ingredients




1/2 of a baguette
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
Cumin and Chili Powder for Sprinkling
4 slices of Bacon
 cup of Mayo
1/4 cup of Salsa
1 Ancho Chili Pepper, Chopped
1/2 cup of Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1/2 cup of Arugula Lettuce
1 Tomato, Chopped
1 tablespoon of Cilantro, Chopped

Preparation

1 Start out by chopping up your baguette into 3/4" slices. 2 Brush the olive oil over the top of the pieces and sprinkle them with your cumin and chili powder. 3 Next up, you'll mix together the mayo. salsa, and the chili pepper. 4 Spread your mixture over the top of your baguette bites. 5 Now it's time to add your shredded cheese. Don't be shy, cheese is really good. Trust me, I'm a cheesehead. 6 Now, take your cheesed up crostinis and throw them into the oven at 350 for about 5 minutes; just long enough to get the cheese good and melted. 7 While they're in the oven, grab your bacon and fry it up. 8 Pull out the cooked up pieces, let them cool and drain, and then cut them into thirds. 9 Now, take your cooked up crostinis and place a piece of bacon, then the arugula and finally the chopped tomatoes. 10 Finish them off by sprinkling a couple leaves of fresh cilantro over the