Opened Faced Tomato and Goat Cheese Sandwich with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 6-8 ounces goat cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- kosher salt and pepper
- 6 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch each salt and pepper
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your grill to high heat or preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2. In a medium bowl, stir together the goat cheese, dill, basil, lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- 3. Place the bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil on both sides, season with salt and pepper. Place the bread on the grill and grill both for about 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly chard. Remove from the grill.
- 4. Spread the goat cheese over the bread and top with tomatoes. Season the tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper.
- 5. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. To the bacon, add the vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch each of red pepper, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the warm vinaigrette over the tomatoes. Top with basil. EAT!
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