Onion Rye Appetizers

Name: Onion Rye Appetizers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 20 appetizers.
Ingredients: 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, crushed; 1 jar (2 ounces) crumbled bacon or 3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce; 1 loaf (16 ounces) snack rye bread

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + freezing Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 20 appetizers.

I take these hearty appetizers to every party we attend and always bring home an empty tray. I also keep a supply in the freezer for a speedy snack that gets rave reviews. —even from children. —Vicki Wolf, Aurora, Ohio

Ingredients

1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, crushed
1 jar (2 ounces) crumbled bacon or 3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 loaf (16 ounces) snack rye bread

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the onions, bacon, mayonnaise and Swiss cheese. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce on each slice of bread. Top with about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
2. Cover and freeze in a single layer for up to 2 months, or bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
3. To use frozen appetizers: Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 697 calories, 42g fat (15g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1574mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.

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