SPICY THREE-CHEESE BACON BITES

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Perfect for a cocktail party, this cheesy appetizer is a quick and easy way to serve a crowd.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf (18 inch) baguette French bread, cut into 36 (1/2-inch) slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup crumbled crisply cooked bacon
1 cup shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 to 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Place bread slices with sides touching in single layer on parchment paper. Brush with oil.
Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until bread is toasted. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together remaining ingredients except 1 tablespoon of the chives.
Spoon mixture on toasted bread slices; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Slide parchment and bread onto wooden cutting board or serving platter so guests can pull them apart. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g