Loaded Garlic Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, each cut into 4 pieces
8 tablespoons butter
6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, cut into 24 slices, about 1/2-inch thick
3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 2 pieces and each cut into 12 slices

Preparation

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Coat 2 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels.
Cover with another piece of paper towel.
Microwave on high for 4 minutes or until slightly crisp.
Drain off fat; set aside.
When cool enough to handle, cut into thin strips.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant; remove from heat.
Place bread on baking sheets.
Spoon on butter and garlic.
Top each with a slice of cheese; sprinkle with bacon.
Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until cheese melts and bacon is crisp.
Cool slightly before serving.