Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Bruschetta

Yield: Makes 24 appetizers

Ingredients

8 to	10 slices	bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled

3 to	4	medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1-1/3 cups)

1	cup	shredded head lettuce

2	Tablespoons	chopped fresh basil leaves

1	clove	garlic, minced

1/4	teaspoon	salt

1/4	teaspoon	ground pepper

1/3	cup	favorite crumbled cheese, blue cheese or feta (optional)


		Approximately 1/3 cup olive oil

1	loaf	French bread, cut in 1/4-inch slices

Directions:

1. In medium bowl stir together all topping ingredients; set aside.

2. Brush olive oil on both sides of bread slices; place on baking sheet.

3. Bake at 400 degrees F., turning once, for 7 minutes per side or until crisp and golden brown; cool.

4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon topping on each toast round.*

* Or, serve topping in a small bowl, surrounded by the toast rounds.

Note: [broo-SHEH-tah] From the Italian word bruscare meaning "to roast over coals".

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