This loaf is the perfect accompanyment for either soup starter or a light tomato pasta. The tastes and textures are exquisite. Soft warm bread inside with a chewy/crusty combo layered on the outside.

Three could be cooked in the oven at once very inexpensively….impressing all.

Ingredients

• 1 Vienna Loaf
• 1/2 Cup of Grated Cheddar Cheese
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Shallot, finely sliced
• 2 Rindless Short cuts, diced
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

• Cut the vienna loaf diagonally accross the top to a depth of about 3cms
• Cut back the opposite diagonal to form a diamond on the top of the loaf
• Brown the bacon in a small pan
• Combine the bacon, shallots, onion and cheeses in a bowl
• Press into the diamonds on the top of the loaf
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Cook in a 180c Oven for approx 15mins, or until the cheese is melted and the bacon has crisped