Mrs. O's Bacon Cheddar Bites
Many years ago a neighbor shared this recipe with my husband's family. My mother-in-law kept batches of this appetizer in the freezer at all times. It's a delicious and easy treat to have on hand when unplanned guests stop by. The original recipe called for sliced white bread-- I updated it to use sliced baguette. Ask the bakery to pre-slice the baguette for nice even slices and a great time-saver!
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced thin
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- ½ pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ¾ cup sliced almonds
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Mix all ingredients except the bread in large mixing bowl
- Spread cheese mixture evenly on top of bread slices
- Place on lightly greased baking sheet
- Bake 10 minutes, or until brown on top
Notes
- This recipe is great to prepare ahead and keep in the freezer. Place the unbaked appetizer pieces on a baking sheet and freeze for approximately one hour. Store in an airtight container in the freezer. When you are ready to serve them, bake in a 400-degree oven for 12-14 minutes, or until brown on top. There is no need to thaw them before baking.
- Ask the bakery to pre-slice your baguette into thin slices. This saves so much prep time!
- For more variety, you can sprinkle the appetizers with paprika or parsley before baking
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