Egg and Bacon Canapés

Serves 12
Prep Time 20 min
These elegant canapés elevate the classic combination of bacon and eggs into bite-sized appetizers. Creamy herb-flecked mayonnaise and crisp bacon complement the soft boiled eggs. Prepare the components ahead of time, then quickly assemble just before serving for an easy yet impressive starter.

Ingredients

  • 3 hard boiled eggs, peeled
  • 3 slices whole wheat or white toast
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) low-fat mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh herbs (such as dill, chives or tarragon) plus additional for garnish
  • Dash hot sauce
  • Pinch freshly ground pepper
  • 2 slices cooked bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Using egg slicer or sharp knife, slice hard boiled eggs, crosswise into 1/4 inch (1 cm) slices.

  • Step 2

    Using 2 inch (5 cm) circle cookie or biscuit cutter, cut rounds out of toast to make 12 circles.

  • Step 3

    In small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Dijon mustard, herbs, hot sauce and pepper.

  • Step 4

    To assemble: Top toast with 1 egg slice, 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) dollop of mayonnaise, a piece of bacon and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories60
Fat2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate6 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Protein2 g
Sodium112 mg