Anonymous Fri Oct 07 11:39:25 2005

3 slices turkey bacon, cooked and

chopped

24 slices day-old French bread,

about 1/4-inch thick

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Ricotta Filling

RICOTTA FILLING

1 cup dry bread crumbs

1 cup nonfat ricotta cheese

2 egg whites or

1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product

3 tablespoons chopped fresh or

1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Set oven control to broil. Mix Ricotta Filling and bacon. Spread about 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture on each bread slice. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon cheese on each. Broil with tops about 6 inches from heat about 3 minutes or until bubbly. Serve hot. 8 servings (3 slices each)

RICOTTA FILLING

Mix all ingredients.