The SS B.L.T. Recipe

Name: The SS B.L.T.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices maple bacon; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 3 tablespoons capers in brine, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 2 tablespoons honey mustard; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 slices pumpernickel swirl bread; 12 ounces sliced smoked salmon; 1 small red onion, sliced very thinly; 1 to 2 small Roma tomatoes, very thinly sliced into rounds; Baby arugula, for topping

Servings: persons

8 slices maple bacon
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3 tablespoons capers in brine, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons honey mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices pumpernickel swirl bread
12 ounces sliced smoked salmon
1 small red onion, sliced very thinly
1 to 2 small Roma tomatoes, very thinly sliced into rounds
Baby arugula, for topping

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Evenly space the bacon on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack and bake until crispy, 15 to 18 minutes.
3
Drain the bacon on paper towels, reserving the bacon fat from the pan.
4
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Once cooled, finely mince the bacon.
5
For the caper spread: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, capers, chives and honey mustard, and season with salt and pepper.
6
With a rubber spatula, mix all the ingredients until combined.
7
Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
8
For the sandwich build: Cut the crusts from the bread.
9
Brush slices on one side with the reserved bacon fat and transfer to the oven to warm through, about 5 minutes.
10
Smear the fat side of four slices with some caper spread.
11
Layer with 1 1/2 ounces of smoked salmon, some red onion, tomato, minced bacon and arugula.
12
Top with another slice of bread and cut each sandwich into thirds, to make finger sandwiches.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices maple bacon, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 3 tablespoons capers in brine, drained and chopped, 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, and more.

Yes, The SS B.L.T. falls under the Seafood 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.

The SS B.L.T.

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