Bacon Roll-Ups

Directions

1. 1
   Slice bacon in half to form twenty strips.
2. 2
   In a small bowl combine softened cream cheese with sliced scallions and pepper.
3. 3
   Remove crusts from bread.
4. 4
   Line up 4 slices of bacon, slightly overlapping to form a square.
5. 5
   Using a rolling pin, flatten the bread.
6. 6
   Place the bread slice on top of the bacon.
7. 7
   Spread the bread with the cream cheese mixture.
8. 8
   Roll up bread and bacon as you would a rug.
9. 9
   Secure with 4-5 toothpicks about an inch apart.
10. 10
    Assemble remaining roll ups and place on baking sheet.
11. 11
    Freeze until firm.
12. 12
    Slice rollups into 4-5 pieces each secured with toothpick.
13. 13
    Either refrigerate or freeze until ready for use.
14. 14
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
15. 15
    Place roll-ups on broiler pan so that fat collects in bottom pan.
16. 16
    Bake until crisp, about 20-30 minutes.