BLT Bruschetta

10 slices bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled

4 Roma tomatoes, seeded & chopped

1 c. chopped Romaine or other leafy green lettuce

2 tbs. chopped fresh basil leaves

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/3 c. olive oil

16-oz. loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/3 c. crumbled blue or feta cheese

In a medium bowl, stir together bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and cheese. Set aside.

Brush olive oil on both sides of each bread slice. Place slices on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for about 7 minutes per side or until golden brown. Spoon about 1 tbs. topping on each slice of toasted bread.

Can be served warm or at room temperature.

24 appetizers