Candied Smoked Paprika Cherry Berries

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   Cook bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

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   Remove bacon from frying pan and place onto a paper towel lined plate to drain and rest.

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   Once cooled, chop bacon and set aside.

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   Rinse Cherry Berries under cool water.

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   Slice each Cherry Berry in half vertically.

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   Place in a medium bowl, then add sugar and smoked paprika.

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   Toss until each tomato is well coated.

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   Preheat your broiler.

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   Slice baguette into 1/4 inch thick pieces.

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    Take one slice of whole-wheat baguette, and spread a generous amount of garlic and herb soft cheese onto the slice.

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    Repeat until you have 20 slices (you may not use all of the baguette).

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    Put the slices onto a baking sheet.

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    Toast until bread is crispy and cheese is slightly melted (about five minutes).

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    (Note: If serving the appetizer at room temperature, do not toast the soft cheese mixture.)

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    In a medium frying pan on high heat, add 1 tablespoon of salted butter.

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    When butter melts (about 30 seconds), add half the bowl of sugar/paprika coated Cherry Berries to the pan.

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    Saute on high for three to five minutes until tomatoes turn golden in color, begin to sweat and caramelize.

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    Once the tomatoes are candied, remove from the frying pan and place in a clean bowl.

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    Repeat this step for the other half of the sugar paprika coated tomatoes.

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    Arrange the cheese covered bread slices on a serving platter and place three or four caramelized Cherry Berries on top.

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    Top with chopped bacon and green onions.

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    Repeat until all 20 baguette slices have been filled.

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    Serve and enjoy.

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    Bacon may be omitted for vegetarian guests.

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    This recipe was created by Katie Jasiewicz of Katies Cucina.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.