Meal in a Sandwich Recipe

Name: Meal in a Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: wheatberry sandwich bread (or your favorite); cooked bacon, slices (or substitute favorite grilled veggie slices for meatless); tomatoes, slices; red onions or white sweet onion, sliced,separated into rings; avocado, slices; grated cheddar cheese (we prefer sharp); spicy mixed sprouts (best) or shredded lettuce; mayonnaise; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

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This is for a terrific serve it yourself meal.
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I cook bacon and/or grill veggies and wrap in foil.
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Then prepare all fresh, raw veggies and grated cheese.
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To keep avocado slices fresh, sprinkle lightly with lemon juice in a plastic bowl and shake gently; then refrigerate till serving time.
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Toast the bread and let everyone pile on their favorites.
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I use all of them.
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For two, you can prepare the entire sandwiches yourself and serve with a nice dill pickle and your favorite potato dish or corn on the cob.
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I do all ahead and then just place bacon and/or veggies in on low heat to warm before assembling sandwiches.
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To minimize grease, layer bacon in white paper towels, then roll together and wrap in foil.
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As long as you don't turn the heat too high, the paper is fine in the oven or just remove foil and nuke.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: wheatberry sandwich bread (or your favorite), cooked bacon, slices (or substitute favorite grilled veggie slices for meatless), tomatoes, slices, red onions or white sweet onion, sliced,separated into rings, and more.

Yes, Meal in a Sandwich 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meal in a Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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