Bacon Caprese Sandwiches Recipes

BACON CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cook bacon to desired crispiness.
• Meanwhile, slice your tomato and mozzarella.
• Slide bread and add mayo, tomato slices, mozzarella slices, basil, bacon, and salt & pepper.

BACON CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange cheese, tomatoes and spinach on a large serving platter; top with bacon, basil and green onions. Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

THE ULTIMATE BACON CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Prepare Tyson chicken according to package directions. Place a slice of cheese and 2 slices of bacon on top of each chicken breast; heat for an additional 4-5 minutes until cheese melts. Set aside and keep warm.
• While chicken is cooking place tomatoes in a shallow bowl. In a mixing bowl, or by using a whisk, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over tomatoes; let marinate for 10 minutes.
• Finely chop 8 of the basil leaves. In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise and chopped basil. Spread the basil mayonnaise over the cut sides of warm, toasted focaccia rolls. Layer the bottom with the prepared Tyson Chicken Breast, 2 marinated tomatoes and 2 fresh basil leaves. Close sandwich with remaining toasted roll. Enjoy!

CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Salt the tomatoes and layer on the bottom piece of bread with the mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with Basil Oil. Top with the remaining piece of bread. Slice into portions.
• Add the basil to boiling water for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a bowl of ice water to stop it from further cooking. Dry and add to a blender. Add the olive oil, and blend until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth into a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the lemon juice right before serving.

BACON CAPRESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet or frying pan, cook the bacon slices on medium to medium-high heat until crispy (about 5 - 7 minutes). Drain off the excess fat.
• While the bacon is cooking, in a small saucepot combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Reduced the mixture by 1/2 over medium heat. Do not boil, turn to medium-low if needed. Set aside to cool.
• Combine the mayo and pesto in a small bowl. Season to taste with ground black pepper.
• Toast the slices of bread in a toaster or toaster oven. Spread the pesto mayo on each slice of bread. Assemble the sandwiches in the following order: arugula, mozzarella, bacon, and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper. Top with basil and drizzle a little balsamic glaze. Top with another slice of bread and slice! Serve immediately and enjoy!