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Peanut Butter, Scallion, and Bacon Appetizers Recipe

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By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

A mixture of peanut butter, scallions, lemon juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar topped with bacon baked on white bread makes a surprisingly tasty and inexpensive appetizer for any party occasion.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 6 scallions (green onions), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, plus additional for brushing
  • the bread slices
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 9 slices of homemade-type white bread
  • 6 slices of lean bacon

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Fry bacon until cooked through, but not crisp. Drain on paper towels.

In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, scallions, lemon juice, soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon of mayonnaise, and brown sugar until combined. Brush the bread slices with a thin coating of the additional mayonnaise. Spread peanut butter mixture on the bread slices. Cut each slice of bread into 4 pieces and top with a piece of cooked bacon.

Place bread quarter on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake on the center rack in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until bacon is crisp.

Yield: 36 appetizers

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