Bacon & Artichoke Squares (PC)

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Ingredients

• 8 slices uncooked bacon
• 2 tsp. canola oil
• 10 slices of white sandwich bread
• 4 green onions, divided
• 1 jar (14.75 oz) marinated artichokes, drained & patted dry
• 3/4 cup chive and onion cream cheese spread, softened
• 2 egg whites
• 2 TBS light mayonnaise
• 1 TBS Dijon mustard
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 pkg. (8oz) shredded Swiss Cheese, divided
• 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (optional)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

1. Cook bacon. Brush Large Bar Pan with oil using Chef’s Silicone Basting Brush.
2. Arrange eight bread slices down length of pan, forming two rows of four each. Cut remaining two slices of bread in half crosswise, fit into open space in pan.
3. Cut green tops off of onions and set them aside. Chop white bottoms of onions in Manual Food Processor. Add artichokes to processor and coarsely chop them.
4. Whisk cream cheese, egg whites, mayonnaise, mustard and garlic pressed with Garlic Press in Classic Batter Bowl until Smooth.
5. Stir in 1 ½ cups of the Swiss cheese, artichokes mixture and pepper. Spread cheese mixture evenly over bread. Bake 14-16 minutes or until light golden brown.
6. Thinly slice onion tops. Cut tomatoes in half, if using with Utility Knife.
7. Remove pan from oven, sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese, bacon and onion tops. Slice into 32 squares (four rows of eight each) and top with tomatoes, if desired.