Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich Recipe). If you're tired of a BLT, try a BBPT. The basil pesto is a wonderful complement to the bacon and tomato on this sandwich. During summer, when you have more basil than you know what to do with, make your own pesto. You can freeze pesto in ice cube trays for a real treat in the winter. And go ahead and pick one of those fresh tomatoes in your garden to slice down for this sandwich.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 sandwiches

Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

6 slices center-cut bacon

4 slices lightly toasted bread

divided

2 tablespoons basil pesto

1 tomato

sliced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 teaspoons light mayonnaise

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Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until crisp about 10 minutes. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.

Step 2

Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on the bottom slice of toast. Layer tomato slices and 3 slices bacon over each. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on remaining bread slices and place on top of the sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half to serve.

Nutritional Information

Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 388.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.5g 35%

Carbohydrates: 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 22g 34%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Cholesterol: 37mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 782.4IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 8mg 62%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 10.5mg 18%

Folate: 71mcg 18%

Calcium: 196.5mg 20%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 36.7mg 13%

Potassium: 428.2mg 12%

Sodium: 1209.6mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 198.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.