Bacon Rolls with Cream Cheese

There’s something undeniably heavenly about the combination of cream cheese and bacon. A rich and creamy spread paired with indulgent, crispy bacon - it’s bound to be a hit every time. That’s why these Bacon Rolls were on repeat every Christmas Eve at our house. These little bites sure pack a whole lot of flavour in the cutest bacon-wrapped package. Feel free to get more creative with the spices here if you want to kick things up a notch. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or just looking for an indulgent snack, these Bacon Rolls are bound to be a hit. They’re the perfect example of the simplest ingredients making the tastiest recipe.

1 loaf white sandwich bread, sliced
16 oz bacon slices, uncooked
2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
1½ tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C/170°C fan, Gas Mark 5) and lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish.

Cut slices of bacon in half, then set aside.

In a medium-size bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.

Cut the crust off the bread slices and spread on the cream cheese mixture to cover the whole slice, then cut each slice of bread in half or in thirds, depending on the size of your bread.

Tightly roll each bread strip with the cream cheese on the inside, then wrap a halved slice of bacon around the outside and secure it with a toothpick. Place in the prepared baking dish and repeat process with the remaining ingredients.

Bake for 22-24 minutes or until bacon is crisp and bread is golden brown.

Serve warm, with a pepper jelly or jam for dipping if desired.

Makes 10-12 servings.