Cheesy Bacon Bites

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   Preparation:

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   Remove crust from bread.

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   Cut each slice of bread in half and flatten with the palm of your hand.

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   Spread the center of each flattened piece of bread with cream cheese spread.

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   Roll bread (cream cheese spread inside) to form the bite and then wrap each rolled bite down the middle firmly with one slice of ready to serve bacon.

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   Secure the end of the bacon with a toothpick inserted into each bite.

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Very lightly coat sheet pan(s) with no-stick cooking spray and place Cheesy Bacon Bites on pan(s). Bake until bacon is crisp 8 to 14 minutes. Remove crisp bites from sheet pan(s), arrange on platter and serve immediately.

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   Watch these as they bake since oven cooking temperatures vary.

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   Presentation:

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    *A 'show stopper' presentation is making little lettuce cups and placing each bite into its own lettuce cup to serve. The cold lettuce and the hot cheesy bite are a perfect mix.

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    Make Ahead:

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    Bites can be assembled, covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator up to a day ahead. Bring to room temperature before baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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