Bacon Roll-Ups

1. 1

   Slice bacon in half to form twenty strips.

2. 2

   In a small bowl combine softened cream cheese with sliced scallions and pepper.

3. 3

   Remove crusts from bread.

4. 4

   Line up 4 slices of bacon, slightly overlapping to form a square.

5. 5

   Using a rolling pin, flatten the bread.

6. 6

   Place the bread slice on top of the bacon.

7. 7

   Spread the bread with the cream cheese mixture.

8. 8

   Roll up bread and bacon as you would a rug.

9. 9

   Secure with 4-5 toothpicks about an inch apart.

10. 10

    Assemble remaining roll ups and place on baking sheet.

11. 11

    Freeze until firm.

12. 12

    Slice rollups into 4-5 pieces each secured with toothpick.

13. 13

    Either refrigerate or freeze until ready for use.

14. 14

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

15. 15

    Place roll-ups on broiler pan so that fat collects in bottom pan.

16. 16

    Bake until crisp, about 20-30 minutes.

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