Author Notes
A southwest take on a classic sandwich recipe. —mommiecooks
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Ingredients
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1/2
of a Baguette
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2 tablespoons
Olive Oil
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Cumin and Chili Powder for Sprinkling
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4
Slices of Bacon
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1/3
Cup of Mayonnaise
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1/4 cup
Salsa
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1
Ancho Chili, Chopped
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1/2 cup
Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
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1/2 cup
Arugula Lettuce
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1
Tomato, Chopped
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1 tablespoon
Cilantro, Chopped
Directions
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Start out by chopping up your baguette into 3/4" slices.
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Brush the olive oil over the top of the pieces and sprinkle them with your cumin and chili powder.
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Next up, you'll mix together the mayo. salsa, and the chili pepper.
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Spread your mixture over the top of your baguette bites.
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Now it's time to add your shredded cheese.
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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.
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While they're in the oven, grab your bacon and fry it up.
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Pull out the cooked up pieces, let them cool and drain, and then cut them into thirds.
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Now, take your cooked up crostinis and place a piece of bacon, then the arugula and finally the chopped tomatoes.
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Finish them off by sprinkling a couple leaves of fresh cilantro over the top.
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