Bacon Cheddar Crisps

 

Ingredients:

1 pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)

1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

1 pkg. (16 oz.) bacon (about 16 slices), cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup prepared ranch salad dressing

2 tbsp. chopped fresh

chives

Directions:

THAW pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 min. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets. Set aside.

UNFOLD 1 pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 12"x12" square. Cut into 36 (2") squares. Prick pastry squares several times with fork. Place on prepared sheets. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet.

BAKE for 8 min. or until slightly puffed and golden.

PRESS down puffed centers of pastry squares if necessary. Top each pastry with about 1 tsp. each cheese and bacon.

BAKE for 5 min. more or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Garnish with dressing and chives. Serve warm.

Thaw Time: 40 minutes                     Cool Time: 13 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes                      Makes:  72 appetizers