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Open-faced BLT

Open-Faced BLTs

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Protein: bacon
Cut: Bacon
Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 package ButcherBox Bacon defrosted and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • lbs ripe heirloom tomatoes
  • 4 thick-cut slices focaccia or sourdough lightly toasted
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • Flaky sea salt
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a cooling rack on top. Lay the slices of bacon on the rack and roast until golden and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes, turning over halfway through. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer the bacon grease to a bowl
  • In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar and shallot; season lightly with salt and pepper.Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk in the olive oil. Slice the tomatoes into ¼-inch rounds, then into half-moons; reserve.
  • Spread the mayo on the toasted bread; lay the tomato slices over. Sprinkle the tomatoes with flaky sea salt. Add the mixed greens and basil to the bowl with the vinaigrette bowl; toss to coat.
  • Transfer the toast to serving plates. Drizzle the tomatoes lightly with reserved bacon grease. Divide the greens among the sandwiches. Top each with bacon and serve.

Notes

  • If you have extra greens, place them in a bowl and serve them on the side.
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