California Blt Pancake Sandwich Recipes

CALIFORNIA BLTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place a baking wire rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
• Place the bread slices on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 minutes. Turn the slices and toast for 1 more minute, until all the bread is evenly browned. Place 2 slices on a cutting board. Spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Cover the slices with a layer of lettuce. Peel the avocado and slice it 1/2-inch thick. Toss the avocado slices gently with the lemon juice, and arrange on top of the lettuce leaves. Place 3 slices of bacon on top of each sandwich and then add a layer of tomato slices on top of the bacon. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Spread each of the remaining 2 slices of toasted bread with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise side down, on the sandwiches. Cut in half and serve.

CALIFORNIA BLT'S BLAT - BAREFOOT CONTESSA INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place a baking wire rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
• Place the bread slices on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 minutes. Turn the slices and toast for 1 more minute, until all the bread is evenly browned. Place 2 slices on a cutting board. Spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Cover the slices with a layer of lettuce. Peel the avocado and slice it 1/2-inch thick. Toss the avocado slices gently with the lemon juice, and arrange on top of the lettuce leaves. Place 3 slices of bacon on top of each sandwich and then add a layer of tomato slices on top of the bacon. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Spread each of the remaining 2 slices of toasted bread with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise side down, on the sandwiches. Cut in half and serve.

PANWICHES (PANCAKE SANDWICHES)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200°F. Line cookie sheet with paper towels. Make pancakes as directed on box, using 2 cups pancake mix and 1 1/3 cups water. Place cooked pancakes on cookie sheet; keep warm in oven.
• Heat bacon as directed on package. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat eggs and water with fork or wire whisk.
• In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook until top is almost set. Gently lift edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath; continue to cook until set. Top with cheese. Remove from heat. Cut into 4 wedges.
• To assemble each panwich, top 1 pancake with egg wedge, bacon slice and another pancake.