Cheese, Tomato, and Bacon Canapes

1. Remove the crusts from day-old bread; sliced in half. 
2. Spread the halves lightly with soft butter. 
3. On each piece of bread place a slice of sharp 
4. Cheddar cheese. 
5. Top the cheese with a very thin slice of a well-ripened tomato. 
6. Place a piece of bacon over the tomato. 
7. You may prefer to partially fry the bacon first.
8. Bake in a 325° oven until the cheese melts and the bacon is done. 
9. Serve hot.