Martha's fabulous food friend, Gail Haines, may not have walked away with the prize for best appetizer at their tennis club's party, but it's first place in the Communal Pantry's book! Here's what Gail has to say about these delicious treats:
Even though they are not “award winning,” they are still pretty yummy and VERY EASY to make. I made up the recipe after trying something similar at a baby shower many years ago. My family calls them “Pumpernickel Toasts” and this is how you make them:
1. Toast “2-bite” size pieces of pumpernickel until just slightly soft in the middle (I usually do this and fry the bacon the day before so I can just assemble the day I serve them)
2. Spread with fig spread (I buy mine at Shop Rite – it is usually on a shelf above the fancy cheese section)
3. Layer with a very thin slice of ripe pear (I think apple would be great too)
Even though they are not “award winning,” they are still pretty yummy and VERY EASY to make. I made up the recipe after trying something similar at a baby shower many years ago. My family calls them “Pumpernickel Toasts” and this is how you make them:
1. Toast “2-bite” size pieces of pumpernickel until just slightly soft in the middle (I usually do this and fry the bacon the day before so I can just assemble the day I serve them)
2. Spread with fig spread (I buy mine at Shop Rite – it is usually on a shelf above the fancy cheese section)
3. Layer with a very thin slice of ripe pear (I think apple would be great too)
4. Then layer with a slice of high quality sharp white cheddar cheese
5. Finish off with an already-fried slice of thick bacon (fry until almost crunchy since the bacon will crisp up when broiled)
6. Broil really quickly in a 500 degree broiler until the cheese starts to melt and the bacon starts to sizzle. Turn off the broiler and leave in the oven to stay warm until just before serving.
7. Watch them disappear!
Cheers! Gail
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5. Finish off with an already-fried slice of thick bacon (fry until almost crunchy since the bacon will crisp up when broiled)
6. Broil really quickly in a 500 degree broiler until the cheese starts to melt and the bacon starts to sizzle. Turn off the broiler and leave in the oven to stay warm until just before serving.
7. Watch them disappear!
Cheers! Gail
Click HERE to link to more fabulous recipes from our mates and relatives