Almond Cheddar Bacon Bites Food

ALMOND-BACON CHEESE CROSTINI

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For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. -Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 French bread baguette (1 pound), cut into 36 slices
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 green onion, chopped
Dash salt
Additional toasted almonds, optional

Steps:

Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread. Bake until cheese is melted, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ALMOND CHEDDAR APPETIZERS

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I always try to have a supply of these appetizers on hand in the freezer. If guests drop in, I just pull some out and reheat to serve. They work great as a snack, for brunch or along with a lighter lunch. -Linda Thompson, Southampton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; stir in cheese, onion, almonds and bacon. , Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices; spread with cheese mixture. Cut slices in half; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Place unbaked appetizers in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze for 1 hour. Remove from pan and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to use, place thawed appetizers on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BACON CHEDDAR BITES

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Make and share this Bacon Cheddar Bites recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamela

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 20 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, fried crisp and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 loaf French bread

Steps:

Slice french bread into 1 inch slices.
Combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
Spread 1-2 Tablespoons of topping onto each slice of bread.
Lay slices on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until topping is bubbling and starting to brown.
OR TO MAKE AHEAD: flash freeze bread on a cookie sheet before baking; transfer to large freezer bag and label; bake from frozen on a cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes as above.