| 1 | 12-inch piece of cracker bread or flatbread |
| 1 tbsp. | olive oil, plus a small amount for brushing |
| 1 pkg. | (8 oz.) Borden® Cheese Mild Cheddar Shreds |
| 8 | strips thick sliced bacon, cooked crisp and broken into 1-inch pieces |
| 4 | whole garlic cloves, sliced |
| 4 | plum tomatoes, sliced |
| ½ | red onion, cut in strips |
| ¼ cup | chopped Italian parsley |
| 1 |
PREHEAT
oven to 400°F.
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| 2 |
BRUSH
the bread with a small amount of olive oil and place on cookie sheet. Spread 1½ cups cheese evenly around the bread. Top evenly with bacon pieces.
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| 3 |
HEAT
1 tbsp. olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the sliced garlic cloves and sauté until lightly browned. Sprinkle onto the pizza. Arrange sliced tomatoes and red onions over the pizza.
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| 4 |
ADD
parsley to the remaining ½ cup cheese and spread over other ingredients.
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| 5 |
BAKE
for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
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