The World'S Best B L T Sandwich Recipe

Name: The World'S Best B L T Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 good quality fresh baguette, split lengthwise in half,but not separated,soft centers removed; 5 tablespoons hellmann mayonnaise or 5 tablespoons aioli; 3 tablespoons basil pesto; 10 slices bacon, cooked until crisp; 2 large good quality tomatoes or 4 small good quality tomatoes, preferably beefsteak; 1 head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated,washed,and dried; HOUSE DRESSING use 3 to 4 Tbs; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 good quality fresh baguette, split lengthwise in half,but not separated,soft centers removed
5 tablespoons hellmann mayonnaise or 5 tablespoons aioli
3 tablespoons basil pesto
10 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
2 large good quality tomatoes or 4 small good quality tomatoes, preferably beefsteak
1 head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated,washed,and dried
HOUSE DRESSING use 3 to 4 Tbs
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
First make the house dressing, by combining all ingredients in a blender except for the olive oil.
2
With the motor running, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mix until it is fully combined.
3
Under a broiler or on a griddle, lightly toast the inside of the baguette.
4
Combine the mayonnaise and pesto.
5
Spread the pesto mayonnaise all over the inside of both halves of the baguette.
6
Lay the bacon along the length of the bottom half of the bread.
7
Lay the tomato slices on top of the bacon and drizzle with the house dressing.
8
Fill the remaining cavity with the lettuce leaves.
9
Close the sandwich tightly.
10
Cut on the diagonal with a sharp serrated knife into 2 to 4 pieces.
11
You may need toothpicks to keep the sandwiches together.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 good quality fresh baguette, split lengthwise in half,but not separated,soft centers removed, 5 tablespoons hellmann mayonnaise or 5 tablespoons aioli, 3 tablespoons basil pesto, 10 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, and more.

Yes, The World'S Best B L T 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.

The World'S Best B L T Sandwich

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