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Using a strainer, drain the crushed pineapple and allow it to continue to drain into a bowl for 5 minutes.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and crushed pineapple.
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With a fork, mash ingredients until well incorporated.
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Cut off crust of bread slices, leaving a square shape.
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Spread cheese mix onto each bread slice and then cut each slice in half.
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Optional step: Sprinkle a pinch of raw sugar, or brown sugar, over cheese spread for a sweeter spread.
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Take bacon strips and cut each in half.
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Roll or fold bread slices and place each on a slice of bacon.
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Wrap bacon around bread and secure with a toothpick.
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Cover a baking tray with aluminum foil.
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Place bacon wraps onto the tray with enough room to allow for turning pieces during cooking.
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Place on the 2nd rack of the oven on LOW broil.
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Check after the first 10 minutes and turn each piece onto its side.
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Allow it to bake for another 7-8 minutes.
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Check wraps to be sure that nothing is burnt.
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If needed, allow them to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown up on that side.
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Then turn once again onto the opposite side to make sure that everything is nice and crispy.
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Allow to cook for an addition 5-10 minutes, checking wraps every 1-2 minutes to avoid burning.
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Remove and place on a serving tray.
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Enjoy!
