Best Panera Bread Tex Mex Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Recipes

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Soup image

Provided by Bliss

Time 50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 beef bouillon cubes
3 cups hot water
8 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
5 ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (whole)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash hot sauce
2 cups shredded lettuce
seasoned croutons

Steps:

Dissolve bouillon cubes in water; set aside.
Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tbs.
drippings in Dutch oven.
Drain bacon on paper towels.
Add onion and celery to drippings, and saute until transparent, stirring frequently; drain.
Add bouillon, tomatoes, and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20-25 min.
Add lettuce, and cook 2 min or until lettuce wilts.
Top with bacon and croutons.
Serve immediately.
Yield: 5 cups.

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Bruschetta image

Provided by delish 2

Categories Winter

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 -10 slices crisp bacon, cooked until crisp, crumbled (I used a whole package of bacon)
3 -4 roma tomatoes, seeded chopped fine
1 cup leafy greens, chopped fine (I use romaine with the veiny middle cut out)
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4 inch slices

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a bowl mix together topping ingredients set aside.
Brush oil on both sides of bread slices.
Place on baking sheet turn once, for 5-7 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown (keep a close eye on bread it takes no time to burn!).
When bread is golden brown remove from oven and spoon about 1 tablespoon (or more) on each toast.
*For best flavor DO NOT make topping ahead of time. This tastes much better if you mix the topping ingredients together just before you serve it.
*Also I'm just guessing the amount of servings this makes. Sorry about that--I got this recipe off the net somewhere and it didn't specify servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 863.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.4

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad image

Provided by Geema

Categories Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb bacon
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb romaine lettuce, rinsed,dried,and torn into bite-size pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

Cook bacon until it is crisp by your favorite method.
Crumble, and set it aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in a small bowl.
Whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing sit, covered, at room temperature while you finish making the salad.
In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper.
Drizzle with the oil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the croutons are crisp and golden brown.
In a large salad bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1395.6, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5, Protein 16.3