These stop the show and can be made a day ahead.

6 slices bacon
1/2 c. thick cream sauce
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar
1 sm. onion
1 egg
Salt, fresh-ground pepper
Paprika
Pinch dry mustard
Shake of Worcestershire sauce
8 slices firm white bread

Cook bacon until very crisp and drain well on paper towels. Make cream sauce and blend in grated cheese. Add finely crumbled bacon and grated onion. Beat egg and put into mixture. Add seasonings and put aside.

Cut crusts off bread slices. Toast on one side, turn, butter lightly, and toast on the other side. While warm, spread each slice generously with mixture. Dust with paprika and divide into three fingers.

Place fingers on cookie tin and store in refrigerator until ready to broil. These require 3-4 minutes beneath a preheated broiler to melt and slightly brown.