BACON, LETTUCE, AND CANTALOUPE SANDWICHES

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Categories     Sandwich     Fruit     Pork     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Cantaloupe     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 bacon slices (about 3/4 pound)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cantaloupe
8 soft lettuce leaves such as Boston or Bibb
8 slices crusty bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a shallow baking pan cook bacon in one layer in middle of oven, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 16 to 18 minutes, and transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
  • Seed cantaloupe. Cut melon into 12 slices and discard rind. Cut out and discard lettuce ribs.
  • Spread mayonnaise mixture on all 8 slices of bread. Stack lettuce, melon, and bacon on 4 of the slices and top with remaining 4 slices, gently pressing them together.

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