Name: Bacon Ciabatta Crostini with Pimento Cheese and Candied Jalapeños
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 pieces (or a little more/less, depending on your baguette length!)
Ingredients: 4 jalapeño peppers (sliced); 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 6 slices bacon; 1 ciabatta baguette, (sliced (you can use whatever kind of baguette!)); 12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, (freshly grated); 1 (4-ounce) jar of pimentos, drained; 4 ounces 1/2 block cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper