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BLT bites

BLT Bites - Upscale Downhome

These little bites are as darling as they are delicious. You just take all the classic ingredients for a BLT and shrink them down into this dainty little package.

Course Appetizer
Author Rachel Hollis

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf white bread unsliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 8 to10 iceberg lettuce leaves chopped into chunks
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 pound bacon cooked until crispy
  • Long appetizer toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut the bread into thick slices, about 1/2 inch thick, and then cut each slice into small squares. Place the squares onto a baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil on top and toss to fully coat. Spread in an even layer and bake for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and prepared pesto.
  4. Spread some of the pesto mixture on top of each bread slice. Layer with lettuce, a cherry tomato, and crispy bacon on each. Skewer with a long toothpick to hold in place, but also to make it easier for your guests to grab. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe Notes

Makes 20 to 24 bites