#2509 - Bacon Bread

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 loaf fresh Italian bread
1/2 lb. (or more) cooked bacon--crumbled
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
butter or margarine

Slice Italian bread into pieces, and lightly butter each. Place them on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until edges or bread just start to brown. Remove from oven--sprinkle crumbled bacon on top of each slice. Spread shredded cheddar cheese over the bacon on each slice. Return to oven and bake just until cheese melts. If you prefer, skip the butter and lightly sprinkle olive oil on each piece of bread before baking the first time.