ITALIAN BLTS

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The brilliant method of toasting BLTs in a coating of crispy bread crumbs takes these sandwiches from satisfying to spectacular. Joyce Moul - York Haven, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 turkey bacon strips, diced
4 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 lettuce leaves
1 small tomato, sliced
4 teaspoons fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Layer two bread slices with cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato; top with remaining bread. , Brush outsides of sandwiches with salad dressing. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Coat sandwiches with bread crumbs; spray with butter-flavored cooking spray., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 761mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges