Southwest Blt Crostini

Southwest Blt Crostini

Ready in 45 minutes, for 10 servings

INGREDIENTS:

- baguette

1) Start out by chopping up your baguette into 3/4" slices.

INGREDIENTS:

- chili pepper

- chili powder

- olive oil

- cumin

- salsa

- mayonnaise

2) Brush the olive oil over the top of the pieces and sprinkle them with your cumin and chili powder.Next up, you'll mix together the mayo. salsa, and the chili pepper.

INGREDIENTS:

- shredded cheese

- fresh cilantro

- baguette

- tomato

- arugula

- cheese

- spread

- bacon

EQUIPMENT:

- oven

3) Spread your mixture over the top of your baguette bites.Now it's time to add your shredded cheese. Don't be shy, cheese is really good. Trust me, I'm a cheesehead.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.While they're in the oven, grab your bacon and fry it up.Pull out the cooked up pieces, let them cool and drain, and then cut them into thirds.Now, take your cooked up crostinis and place a piece of bacon, then the arugula and finally the chopped tomatoes.Finish them off by sprinkling a couple leaves of fresh cilantro over the