Word of Mouth Fried Tomato, Mozzarella & Bacon Sandwich
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs firm, fresh tomatoes, cored
- 12-inch loaf semolina bread
- 1 lbs mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oi
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 12 basil leaves
- 12 slices bacon, cooked
Preparation:
Slice tomatoes into 12 (1/2-inch) slices. Cut bread diagonally into 12 slices; toast. Cut mozzarella into 12 (1/4-inch) slices.
In small shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, garlic salt and pepper. Dip tomatoes in mixture, coating both sides; shake off excess.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium- high heat until hot; pan-fry tomato slices until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove; drain on paper towels.
Spread each bread slice with pesto; arrange mozzarella slices on 6 of bread slices; top each with 2 tomato slices, 2 basil leaves and 2 bacon slices. Top with remaining bread.
Makes: 4 to 6Source:
Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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