Ingredients:
1 medium baguette (about 1/2 lb) or 2 small baguettes. (about 24 slices)
I like to use 2 small ones that are par baked so they get crisp on the outside and chewy inside.
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
sprinkle of Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cup dates- chopped. Medjools are great, but they get mixed with several things, so california dates are fine.
1 T. honey
1 T. good balsamic vinegar (I used a good balsamic glaze)
6 oz. English Costal cheddar or any really good extra sharp white cheddar. Or if you like Brie add that instead. I really really love the English Cheddar with it. I find it at Costco.
2 T. freshly chopped chives or finely chopped green onion
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Lay the slices of bread on a large baking sheet.
Drizzle oil over the slices of crostini.
Sprinkle lightly with salt.
In a medium bowl, toss the walnuts with the dates, honey and balsamic.
Slice cheese into 24 slices and place on top of crostini.
Mound spoonfuls of date mixture on top of cheese.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with chives.
Serve warm.....
