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Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Bruschetta

By: National Pork Board

"Turn this popular flavor combination into bite-size appetizers with an Italian twist."

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Original Recipe Yield 24 appetizers

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled
3 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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
1/3 cup olive oil
1 (8 ounce) French bread loaf, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup favorite crumble cheese, blue cheese or feta (optional)

Directions

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 degrees F, turning once, for 7 minutes per side or until crisp and golden brown; cool. Spoon about 1 tablespoon topping on each toast round.*

Footnotes

* 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.