Shelly's Recipe

BACON, PIMIENTO, AND CHEESE MELTS

Category: Sandwiches

12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 (4 oz) jar diced pimientos, drained
2 tbsp chopped red onion for scallion.
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tbsp thinly sliced scallion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of ground cayenne pepper
4 English muffins

Heat oven to 350. Combine ingredients except English muffins. Split muffins in half and bake 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread mixture on the cut side of each half. Sprinkle each sandwich with paprika and return to the oven and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and bread is toasted. Serve immediately. Serves 4

To make a crustoni: Slice a baguette into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick pieces; place cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes on each side. Spread one side with any of the cheesy sandwich toppings. Bake 10 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and bread is lightly browned.