COOKING WITH CLORIS -- CHEESY BACON GARLIC BREAD

Keeping with our comfort food theme for January, today Cloris offers a spin on the traditional cheesy garlic bread by adding a secret ingredient. -- AP

CHEESY BACON GARLIC BREAD
(serves 6-8)

Ingredients:

1 loaf crusty Italian bread

6 slices bacon

1 package shredded mozzarella cheese

1 stick butter

6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Cook bacon. Allow to cool. Cut into small pieces.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Slice bread. Place on non-stick baking sheets. Spoon butter/garlic mixture over slices. Top with shredded cheese. Sprinkle with bacon.

Bake in 400 degree pre-heated oven until cheese melts and browns slightly (approximately 15 minutes.)

Wouldn’t this be perfect with tomato bisque for lunch or dinner? How about for your Superbowl party? -- AP