Combine mayonnaise and tomato pesto in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
Recipe
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
It's everything you love about a Caprese sandwich plus bacon. What could be better than that?
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 2
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee mayonnaise | ||
| 1 tbsp. sun-dried tomato pesto | ||
| 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch-thick | ||
| ⅛ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| 6 slice(s) Hy-Vee Country Smokehouse thick-sliced applewood bacon | ||
| 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices Hy-Vee Bakery Pane Tuscano bread, toasted | ||
| 1 (8-oz.) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced | ||
| Fresh basil leaves | ||
| 1 tbsp. Gustare Vita aged balsamic vinegar, divided | ||
| Hy-Vee black pepper, to taste | ||
| 4 small leaves butterhead lettuce | ||
| Cherry tomatoes, for garnish | ||
| Fresh mozzarella pearls, for garnish | ||
| Lettuce, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Small bowl
- Paper towels
- Large skillet
Directions
Place tomato slices on paper towels; sprinkle both sides with salt. Set aside to drain.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or to desired crispness, turning halfway through. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; discard bacon drippings.
To assemble, spread mayonnaise mixture on toasted bread slices. Layer tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on half the bread slices; drizzle each with 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with pepper. Add bacon, lettuce, and remaining bread slices. Garnish each with a skewered cherry tomato, lettuce, and mozzarella pearl, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
860 Calories per serving
1 sandwich
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 54g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
- Sodium: 1600mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 37g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 20%
0%
Calcium 70%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%