12 slices white bread
1 tbsp. butter, softened
4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 tbsp. snipped chives
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
3 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Cut a 3 inch round from the center of each slice of bread. (Make crumbs with bread trimmings to use another time.) Roll out each round with rolling pin to flatten slightly. Grease twelve 2 3/4 inch muffin pans with the butter, spreading over bottom and about 1/2 inch up sides. Press one bread round in each pan to form a cup. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes. Divide bacon among cups. Combine egg, whipping cream, chives, and red pepper; divide among cups. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes before removing to plate. Garnish with tomatoes. Makes 12.