Ingredients
| 1 (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, Softened |
| 8 Bacon Slices, Cooked and Crumbled |
| 24 Pimiento-Stuffed Olives, Chopped |
| 4 Tbsp. Fresh Chives, Chopped |
| ¼ Tsp. Pepper |
| 16 Slices White Bread |
Instructions
- Set out cream cheese to soften.
- Fry or bake the bacon slices until crispy. Chop or crumble slices.
- Chop olives and chives.
- Combine all ingredients.
- Remove and discard crusts from bread; toast bread.
- Spread 1 side of 8 bread slices evenly with Bacon-Olive Cream Cheese; top with remaining 8 bread slices, and cut each evenly into 3 strips.
To make ahead: Cover and chill for up to 3 days. For easier spreading, let stand 30 minutes or until softened.
Mini Muffuletta Bacon-Olive Party Sandwiches: Layer bottom of 24 split cocktail bun or dinner roll halves evenly with Bacon-Olive Cream Cheese and 48 pepperoni slices; cover with bun halves. Makes 12 appetizer servings.