bacon-parmesan stack

Cook bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside.

Blend Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and paprika; set aside.

Combine flour with baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut in with pastry blender until particles are fine.

Combine milk and egg; add all at once to the flour mixture. Stir until dough clings together.

Knead lightly on floured surface about 10 times. Divide dough in half. Roll out each half to a 14 x 6-inch rectangle.

Transfer one rectangle to an ungreased cookie sheet.

Spread with ½ cup cheese mixture; sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Top with second rectangle. Cut through to the bottom, into 16 rectangles but do not separate. Spread with remaining cheese mixture.

Bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve while still warm.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill