Bonfire Night Smoked Cheddar and Apple Crostini

Ingredients

• •1 baguette, thinly sliced and lightly toasted
• •4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
• •1 crisp apple (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
• •2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• •1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• •1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• •2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar reduction (optional, for garnish)

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2Arrange the toasted baguette slices on a baking sheet.
3. 3In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, chopped thyme, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
4. 4Brush each baguette slice generously with the seasoned butter mixture.
5. 5Top each buttered baguette slice with a slice of smoked cheddar cheese and a thin slice of apple.
6. 6Bake for 8-10 minutes minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crostini are golden brown at the edges.
7. 7Carefully remove from the oven and, if desired, drizzle with apple cider vinegar reduction before serving immediately.
8. 8Serve warm and enjoy the smoky, sweet, and savory flavors of Bonfire Night.