Smoked Brisket Burnt End Crostini with Bourbon Glaze

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons olive oil
• •oz smoked brisket, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (the "burnt ends")
• •1/4 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
• •tablespoon maple syrup
• •oz sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• •1/4 cup pickled red onions, drained
• •tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
• •Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp.
3. 3While the crostini toast, combine the bourbon BBQ sauce and maple syrup in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until warm and slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
4. 4In a bowl, toss the cubed brisket with half of the warm bourbon glaze until evenly coated.
5. 5Remove the crostini from the oven. Top each slice with a small amount of shredded cheddar, then pile a few glazed brisket cubes on top. Return to the oven for 3 minutes
6. 6minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. 7Garnish immediately with pickled red onions and a sprinkle of fresh chives. Serve warm.