BLT Panini

BLT Panini

(2 servings)

Ingredients:

4 slices Bread (your choice-see note)

3 tbsp. Mayonnaise

1 very large Heirloom Tomato (or your favorite), sliced ½ inch thick

6-12 slices Cooked Thick Smoked Bacon (depends on how much you like bacon)

¼ head Iceberg Lettuce, large pieces separated

Directions:

Spread the mayonnaise over one side of each piece of bread.  Top two of the bread slices equally with the cooked bacon.  Place the tomato slices on top of the bacon, again equally.  Layer the lettuce over the tomatoes and finally top with other two slices of bread, mayo side down.  Place the assembled sandwiches on the bottom ribbed grill plate of a Panini grill that has been pre-heated to high.  Close the top lid of press on sandwiches and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until bread has browned nicely.  Remove sandwiches from press, slice in half diagonally and serve.

Note:               I like using hearty potato bread for my BLTs but pick something interesting for favor.  Panera’s Bread makes great 3-cheese bread that would be wonderful for a BLT.

Note:               If you like cheese, try using a good sharp cheddar on this sandwich.

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