Turkey BLT with Creamy Dijon Mustard

  • Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook the Bacon:
    • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Prepare the Bread:
    • Slice the Italian bread into 8 even slices.
  • Make the Spread:
    • In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard and salad dressing until well combined.
  • Assemble the Sandwiches:
    • Spread a thin layer of the creamy Dijon mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
    • Take one slice of bread (spread side up) and layer with:
      • 2 slices of cheese
      • 2 romaine leaves
      • 2 slices of tomato
      • 1 slice of onion
      • 4 slices of cooked turkey bacon
    • Top with another slice of bread (spread side down).
  • Prepare for Baking:
    • Drizzle the top of each sandwich with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the Sandwiches:
    • Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway through, until both sides of the bread are toasted and the cheese has melted (approximately 4-5 minutes per side).
  • Alternative Cooking Method:
    • For a quicker option, you can use a panini maker or toast the sandwiches in a skillet on the stovetop until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve:
    • Remove from the oven (or skillet) and let cool slightly before slicing in half. Enjoy your creamy Dijon bacon sandwiches!
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Ingredients:

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1 ancho chili pepper
2large prunes pitted
1cup beef broth low-sodium
1cup fire-roasted tomatoes
0.25cup tomato paste
1small onion peeled, cut into quarters
1teaspoon molasses
2cloves garlic peeled
0.25cup pumpkin seeds raw, unsalted
1teaspoon ground cumin
1teaspoon oregano fresh
0.5cup masa harina (see Kitchen Tip #1)
0.25cup cornmeal stone-ground
1cup rice flour divided
1teaspoon baking powder
2tablespoons brown sugar
0.5teaspoon kosher salt
2large eggs
1 juice of lime
0.5cup rice milk
5cups canola oil
4 spicy chicken sausage links cooked
3tablespoons dijon mustard
1loaf bread fresh, italian
2tablespoons olive oil
4 romaine heart leaves cut in half
2tablespoons salad dressing (i.e. Miracle Whip)
8slices swiss cheese
2 tomatoes sliced
12oz turkey bacon (16 slices)
1medium vidalia onion sliced

Directions

1.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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2.
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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3.
Prepare the Bread
Slice the Italian bread into 8 even slices.
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4.
Make the Spread
In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard and salad dressing until well combined.
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5.
Assemble the Sandwiches
1. Spread a thin layer of the creamy Dijon mixture on one side of each slice of bread. | 2. Take one slice of bread (spread side up) and layer with: |2 slices of cheese |2 romaine leaves |2 slices of tomato | 1 slice of onion | 4 slices of cooked turkey bacon | 3. Top with another slice of bread (spread side down).
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6.
Prepare for Baking
Drizzle the top of each sandwich with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
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7.
Bake the Sandwiches
Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway through, until both sides of the bread are toasted and the cheese has melted (approximately 4-5 minutes per side).
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8.
Alternative Cooking Method
For a quicker option, you can use a panini maker or toast the sandwiches in a skillet on the stovetop until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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9.
Serve
Remove from the oven (or skillet) and let cool slightly before slicing in half. Enjoy your creamy Dijon bacon sandwiches!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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