EVANS CAGLAGE/DMN

Put a rack in the middle of oven and preheat oven to 375 F.

Stir together cheese, bacon, onion, horseradish, salt and pepper in a bowl with a rubber spatula until well blended.

With a small offset spatula or butter knife, spread about 1½ tablespoons of cheese mixture evenly to edges of each slice of bread. Arrange slices in one layer on a large baking sheet, cover with wax paper and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.

Trim crusts off bread and reserve if desired. Cut each slice into 4 squares.

Arrange toasts on baking sheet and bake until golden and the edges begin to brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 56 pieces.

PER PIECE: Calories 43 (56% fat) Fat 3 g (1 g sat) Cholesterol 9 mg Sodium 164 mg No fiber Carbohydrates 2 g Protein 3 g

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