Charlene's Recipe

Loaded garlic bread

Category: Bread

Serves 24
Ready in 31 minutes

6 sliced bacon, each cut into 4 pieces
8 Tbsp. (1 stick) butter
6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 loaf (12 oz.) crusty Italian bread, cut into 24 slices, about 1/2 inch thick
3/4 lb. mozzarella cheese, cut into 2 pieces, each cut into 12 slices

Heat oven to 400 F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
Place bacon on a microwave safe plate line with paper towel. Cover with another piece of paper towel. Microwave on high for 4 minutes or until slightly crisp. Drain off fat and set aside. When cool enough to handle, cut into thin strips.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Add garlic and cool 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat. Place bread on baking sheets. Spoon on butter and garlic. Top each with a slice of cheese; sprinkle with bacon. Bake at 400 F for 12-15 minutes, until cheese melts and bacon is crisp. Cool slightly.