Balsamic-Splashed Bacon and Arugula Canapés

Ingredients

• 24  arugula leaves 
• 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction with gia russa)*
• 6 slices bacon fully cooked
• 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 2 teaspoons honey 
• 12  parmesan cheese shaved

Equipment

• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Place bacon on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
2. Combine honey and pepper; brush onto bacon.
3. Bake at 375 for 5 minutes or until hot.
4. Cut bacon in half crosswise.
5. Place baguette slices on a serving platter; top with arugula leaves. Arrange bacon and cheese on arugula.
6. Drizzle each canap with 1/2 tsp. balsamic glaze.
7. Serve immediately.
8. *Make your own balsamic glaze by reducing balsamic vinegar. Cook 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat 9 minutes or until syrupy and reduced to 3 Tbsp. Cool completely.