Quick & Easy snack

So I love love LOVE to make this little snack. Good thing I don't keep cream cheese on hand all the time or I'd be in trouble!

1 long skinny baguette cut into small slices (under 1 inch)

1 pkg cream cheese. Sometimes the whipped is easier for spreading purposes.
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Chop them up and mix into the cream cheese. (take out the seeds!)

1 pkg sliced turkey. The thinner the slices the better, and I've even gotten that cheapie under a dollar smoked turkey- for this recipe it's perfect! Chop turkey up into little squares or small bit sized pieces.

*things to have on hand: vegetable oil, garlic powder

Turn oven on to 350 degrees. Use a pastry brush (got mine 2 for $1 at the $1 store!) to brush vegetable oil on one side of the bread slices. Sprinkle with little amount of garlic powder. Don't over do this part. Yes I have a love affair with garlic but too much and it's over whelming. Start small and add more the next time you do it. Or go whole hog, it's your bread. :) Place on baking sheet oil/powder side up.
Bake in the oven about 10 minutes. Or until very lightly browned. This is a personal choice.
Side note: I often forget to watch the clock when I put them in so I'm constantly checking them -yeah I got an egg timer for Christmas that has a magnet to stay on the fridge or a rope to hang around my neck but I forget to use that too. Sorry honey!
Take bread out, spread with the chipotle cream cheese and top with the turkey. If you even wanted a little more kick sprinkle a few chile flakes on top.
Enjoy!

(I've also made this without the turkey and chipotle peppers for a super quick snack. )

Until I cook again-

Alicia

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