Caprese Blt Recipe

Name: Caprese Blt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 loaf ciabatta; 1 1/3 cups packed fresh basil; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce; 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and crumbled; 4 romaine lettuce leaves; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

Servings: persons

2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 loaf ciabatta
1 1/3 cups packed fresh basil
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and crumbled
4 romaine lettuce leaves
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

1
Place tomato slices on several layers of paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, then press with additional paper towels to extract excess moisture.
2
Mix oil and vinegar together in small bowl.
3
Slice bread in half horizontally and use fingers to remove and discard all but 1/2 inch of interior crumb.
4
Puree 1 cup basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides several times.
5
Spread basil mayonnaise on both cut sides of bread.
6
Sprinkle bacon on bottom half of bread and place romaine on top of bacon.
7
Shingle tomatoes and mozzarella alternately over romaine and drizzle wih oil and inegar mixture. Place remaining 1/3 cup basil in single layer on top and replace top half of bread.
8
Cut crosswise into 2 inch sandwiches. Serve.

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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: 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Caprese Blt 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.

Caprese Blt

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