Bacon Cheddar Toasts

Slices of cheesy bread topped with bacon and herbs are arranged on a wooden serving board. Autumn leaves and a light cloth create a cozy, seasonal atmosphere around the board.

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These Bacon Cheddar Toasts are perfect for snacking, serving as appetizers, breakfast, or truly any occasion!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bacon, Caramelized onions, Cheddar cheese, Easy, Horseradish, Make-ahead, White bread

Servings: toasts

Equipment

Ingredients

½ pound (8 ounces) sharp white Cheddar cheese coarsely grated
½ pound (8 ounces) chilled center-cut bacon finely chopped
1 small yellow onion finely diced (about ½ cup)
2 tablespoons course cut bottled horseradish mild or extra hot
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 very thin slices of firm white sandwich bread
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Trim the crusts off the bread slices and reserve them for another use, such as making fresh breadcrumbs.
In a medium bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper until well blended. Place about 1 ½ tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto each slice of bread, spreading evenly to the edges. (Unbaked toasts can be prepared up to 2 weeks in advance and frozen, layered between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container. Thaw in the refrigerator before baking.)
Place the toasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Transfer the toasts to a cutting board and slice in half diagonally. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Unbaked toasts can be prepared up to 2 weeks in advance and frozen, layered between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container. Thaw in the refrigerator before baking.

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