8 slices bacon, cut in half
1/2 pound cheddar cheese, sharp
Dash cayenne pepper
8 cherry tomatoes

Preparation Instructions:

1. Slice bacon in half.

2. Cut cheddar cheese in small even cubes.

3. Sprinkle cheese cubes with a dash of cayenne pepper.

4. Wrap bacon slices around each cheese cube. Fasten with wooden picks.

5. Place on a baking sheet or in an ovenproof glass dish.

6. Broil for about 5 minutes, turning over after about 3 minutes or until cheese starts to melt and bacon is cooked to your liking. Garnish with cherry tomatoes.

7. Serve as an appetizer with celery or carrot slices or tortilla or other chips.

Per serving: 320 calories; 18.8 g protein; 26.2 g fat; 2.0 g carbohydrates; 593 mg sodium.