White Cheddar Brussels Sprouts & Pistachio Crostini with Hot Honey

Delicious white cheddar brussels sprouts crostini with toasty pistachios and a drizzle of hot honey. These sweet & savory brussels sprouts crostini are easy to make, filled with flavor, and the perfect appetizer for the holidays! Enjoy as-is or add crispy bacon to make them extra special.

Ingredients:

For the brussels:

1 pound brussels sprouts, washed, stems removed, and roughly chopped/shredded

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the dressing:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey

1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

Lots of freshly ground black pepper

For the crostini:

1 loaf french baguette or italian bread, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices

1 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar, (plus more if necessary and you want them extra cheesy!)

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup chopped roasted shelled pistachios (toasted chopped hazelnuts would also be fabulous!)

For the hot honey:

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon hot sauce (or sub a pinch or two of cayenne pepper)