For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut.

Ingredients

• 1 french bread baguette (1 pound), cut into 36 slices
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 green onion, chopped
• dash salt
• additional toasted almonds, optional

Directions

1. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread. Bake until cheese is melted, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. Serve warm.