Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Brushetta

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Party with Pork

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

8-10 slices Bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled
3-4 roma tomatoes, (plum), seeded and chopped, about 1 1/3 cup
1 cup green lettuce, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
About 1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 16-oz. package twin French bread loaves, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup blue cheese, OR feta cheese, crumbled (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 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.*

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.

Analysis is for one piece.

Turn this popular flavor combination into bite-size appetizers. Great as a starter for Italian Marinaded Pork Chops or Italian-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin.

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

Random Tip:

Remember! A little pink is ok.

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YUM!
by jes 10/22/2010

I derved this at an event for over 400 people which made for a lot of prep work! But, it was deliciously worth it! :) Everyone loved them, plus they are super-pretty!

Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Store bacon in the package in the coldest part of the refrigerator at a temperature between 36 and 40 degrees F. Check the freshness date (“open by date”) on the package. Once the package is opened, use within five to seven days.

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Bacon doesn’t just come from one place on a pig. In fact, English, American and Italian bacon comes from the belly of the pig while Irish and Canadian bacon comes from the back.

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About the Cut

The cut used to make bacon comes from the side - or belly - of the pig. When it is cured and smoked, it becomes bacon. An abundance of fat gives bacon its sweet flavor and tender crispiness.

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Cooking Method: Baking

Baking is the mothod of cooking pork with dry heat, typically in an oven.

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