In the world of
lunches, sandwiches don't automatically rank high on my list of
Typical Choices. Unless I have the option for a panini or a fantastic
sub, I'm far more likely to order soup or a salad. Exceptions are
made for a killer grilled cheese (The Grilled Cheese in Norfolk,
Virginia is on my short-list for places to visit) or an apple-wood
B.L.T. because I cannot pass up the chance for a B.L.T.
When not hitting a
restaurant for lunch which, let's face it, is 90% of the case, I do
get creative with sandwiches. I've paired raspberry jam with mild
cheddar for a sweet-and-savory grilled cheese or an Asiago cheese
bagel with deli-sliced ham and Havarti. My favorite lunch sandwich,
though, is a sandwich I've dubbed the B.T. T.: Bacon Takes Tuscany.
This sandwich was born out of the fact that my boss keeps pesto
around and my family doesn't. It takes the classic
bacon-lettuce-tomato deal and takes it on a road-trip through Italy
with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and melted cheese.
B.T.T.
(Bacon Takes Tuscany)
3 slices thick-cut
bacon
ground black
pepper
1 pinch of oregano
2 slices bread of
choice (sourdough or foccacia would be great for this)
1 Tablespoon basil
pesto
1 slice Havarti,
Provolone, or mozzarella cheese
3 or 4 cherry
tomatoes, halved
handful of baby
spinach
- If you want the ultimate bacon experience, cut the bacon slices in half before frying and weave into a square. Quickly transfer to hot pan, rearrange slices, and sprinkle with black pepper and oregano. When cooked to your preference, soak off excess fat with paper towels.
- Toast bread in a 425-degree oven. Flip slices and spread pesto on one and cheese on the other. Heat until cheese is melted.
- Press cherry tomatoes into melted cheese and assemble sandwich with baby spinach and bacon. If desired, drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar before eating
What
is your favorite sandwich combination?
*cue me fainting*
ReplyDeleteNo, seriously, that sandwich looks HEAVENLY. Gah. Just scrumptious. That's actually the kind of sandwich I like best - special bread, cheese, meat, etc. I don't care much for peanut butter and the like :P
Looks so good!
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