The Ultimate 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.

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!

MAKE-AHEAD HAM AND CAPRESE PICNIC SANDWICH

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then add the tomato and coat in the dressing. Set aside.
• Slice the loaf of bread in half through the center and open it like a book, cut side up. Remove some of the crumb from the bread and use for something else.
• Spoon 3 tablespoons of the tomato dressing over the bottom half of bread. Place the ham on top of the bottom half of bread in an even layer. Top the ham with the mozzarella and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Layer the tomatoes on top of the mozzarella. Top the tomatoes with the basil. Drizzle the remaining tomato dressing on the top half of the bread. Place the top on and wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate the sandwich for 3 to 4 hours. Unwrap and cut into 6 pieces when ready to serve.

CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• If using focaccia, cut the slices across the middle so you have a total of eight slices. Spread 1/4 tbsp pesto over four of the focaccia or bread slices, and drizzle each of the remaining four slices with 1/2 tsp olive oil.
• Divide the rocket, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves and red onion slices over the pesto-topped focaccia or bread. Drizzle 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar over each of the remaining slices. Sandwich the slices together, wrap up for a picnic or serve straightaway. Best eaten on the day they're made.