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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 5  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    These little bites are great! Perfect for appetizers or snacks. You can use plain bacon or even mesquite flavored for a different taste. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                5 slices bacon, strips cooked and crumbled (maple flavored)  |  
                                                1/2 cup finely chopped and seeded tomato  |  
                                                1/2 cup finely chopped leaf lettuce  |  
                                                1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce, divided  |  
                                                2 tablespoons minced fresh basil  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                1 loaf french baguette  |  
                                                3 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large bowl,combine the bacon, tomato, lettuce, 2 tblspns pesto, basil, salt & pepper; set aside. 2. Cut baguette into 36 slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with oil. Bake at 400 for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with remaining pesto; top each slice with 2 teaspoons bacon mixture.                              | 
                         
                         
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