Flatbread with Wisconsin Aged Cheddar and Maple Bacon

1. Place bacon in sauté pan over medium to high heat; cook about 4 mins., until fat is rendered. Drain fat and discard.

2. Add maple syrup to bacon and cook 5 mins. Pour maple bacon onto parchment paper and separate pieces. Set aside to cool.

3. Place pizza stone in cold oven. Preheat oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, sprinkle ¾ cup cheddar cheese over flatbread. Place apple rounds over cheese. Top with maple bacon and remaining cheddar.

4. Place flatbread on hot pizza stone and bake 12 to 15 mins. until edges are deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and cut into 8 pieces. Top with sliced scallions.

Recipe by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board