3 whole English muffins (1/2 pkg.)
butter, softened
4 to 6 slices bacon (your choice)
onion powder, to taste
granulated garlic powder, to taste
6 slices American cheese (I use Land 'o Lakes)
1 large tomato

Split English muffins down the middle and arrange, split side up, on a toaster-sized baking pan (9 1/2 x 13-inch) which has been covered with foil or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (Pam). All six muffin halves should fit perfectly. Butter each muffin.

Cover each buttered muffin with a slice of American cheese.

Using kitchen shears (fancy scissors) cut the bacon slices into small strips crosswise.

Tip: Remove the required number of bacon slices from the package in one go and keep the bacon slices together in a bundle while you are cutting.

Arrange the mini bacon slices over the muffins. To do this, peel each small section off and place randomly until all the muffins are covered in a fair and equitable manner. Season bacon layer with onion and garlic powder.

Using a sharp tomato knife, carefully slice the tomato into 6 slices and place on top of the bacon.

Transfer baking tray to a toaster-type oven with broil function and set on broil until nicely browned and bubbly.

Note: In my Ninja Foodi oven I place the rack on the second from top position and broil on LOW for 16 1/2 minutes. However, all ovens are different so I suggest when making this for the first time to keep a close eye on them until you determine how your oven performs. You can always print this recipe and scribble down the rack position and time you prefer.

VARIATIONS:

 • Use "roasted" garlic powder instead of regular garlic powder.
 • Use "half" cheese slices rather than "whole" slices.
 • Use two or three tomatoes and double or triple the slices.
 • Sprinkle a little bit of salt on the tomatoes before broiling.
 • Re-arrange the layering order to create BTC, BCT or CTB English muffins.

Makes 6 CBT English muffins (2 to 3 servings).

Submitted by: The Magician