Best Best Bacon Caprese Sandwich 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!

TOASTED CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut off the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves, trimming about 1/4 inch off of the top of each clove. Drizzle the cut cloves with olive oil, then nestle the head into a piece of aluminum foil. Place in preheated oven and bake until the cloves are tender, about 35 minutes. Remove garlic from oven; do not turn oven off. Squeeze garlic from cloves into a small dish; mash into a paste.
• Spread the butter on the cut sides of the bread, sprinkle with rosemary, and place on a baking sheet. Toast bread in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with garlic paste. Top one half of loaf with basil and tomatoes. Drizzle tomato slices with balsamic vinegar. Top remaining half of loaf with sliced mozzarella. Return sandwich halves to baking sheet.
• Place in hot oven and cook until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Allow sandwich to cool slightly before assembling. Cut into 4 pieces to serve.