Turn this popular flavor
combination into bite-size appetizers with an Italian twist.
Bacon,
Lettuce and Tomato Bruschetta
- 8 to 10 slices bacon,
crispy cooked and crumbled
3 to 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 1/3
cup)
1 cup chopped leafy green lettuce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Approximately 1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 package (16-ounce) twin French bread loaves, cut in 1/4-inch
slices
1/3 cup favorite crumble cheese, blue cheese or feta (optional)
- In medium bowl, stir together
all topping ingredients; set aside.
- Brush olive oil on both
sides of bread slices; place on baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F (205°C),
turning once, for 7 minutes per side or until crisp and golden
brown; cool.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon
topping on each toast round.*
Makes about 24 appetizers.
* Or, serve topping in
a small bowl, surrounded by the toast rounds.
Tailgate Tip: Prepare and
refrigerate topping ingredients and bake toast rounds ahead of
time. For best flavor, stir together topping ingredients just
before serving.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/24 of recipe): Calories: 68 calories; Protein:
2 grams; Fat: 5 grams; Sodium: 121 milligrams; Cholesterol: 2
milligrams; Saturated Fat: 1 grams; Carbohydrates: 6 grams; Fiber:
1 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.
