Apple, Bacon, Caramelized Red Onion Sandwiches With Arugula-Thyme Spread Recipe

Name: Apple, Bacon, Caramelized Red Onion Sandwiches With Arugula-Thyme Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 red onion, peeled and cut into half-moon slivers; 1 pinch crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar; 4 slices bacon; I like thick-cut; 1/2 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced very thinly; a mandoline is perfect for this; 2 thick slices applewood-smoked mozzarella or sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 handful arugula; 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 4 slices sourdough bread; Dijon mustard; Salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and cut into half-moon slivers
1 pinch crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar
4 slices bacon; I like thick-cut
1/2 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced very thinly; a mandoline is perfect for this
2 thick slices applewood-smoked mozzarella or sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 handful arugula
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
4 slices sourdough bread
Dijon mustard
Salt

1
In a 10- or 12-inch skillet set over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the slivered onions and crushed red pepper and stir to combine everything well. Let the onions cook for 10 minutes, stirring only occasionally. When they're soft and becoming translucent, add the balsamic vinegar. Cook another 5 to 10 minutes. You want the onions to be very soft and flavorful, and for some to have started to crisp slightly.
2
In the meantime, fry your bacon and then set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
3
In a food processor, blitz together the mayo, arugula, and thyme. Season with salt to taste. If you feel you want it a bit looser, add some of your bacon drippings. Yum.
4
Toast the bread. Spread two slices with a thin layer of Dijon mustard and the other two slices with the arugula-thyme mayo. Add one slice of cheese, 6 to 8 slivers of apple, two slices of bacon, and a generous spoon of caramelized onions to each sandwich. Close them up and dig in!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 red onion, peeled and cut into half-moon slivers, 1 pinch crushed red pepper, 1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Apple, Bacon, Caramelized Red Onion Sandwiches With Arugula-Thyme Spread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple, Bacon, Caramelized Red Onion Sandwiches With Arugula-Thyme Spread

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