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Bacon, Lettuce, and Cantaloupe Sandwiches

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

12 bacon slices (about 3/4 pound)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cantaloupe
8 soft lettuce leaves such as Boston or Bibb
8 slices crusty bread

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

    Step 2

    In a shallow baking pan cook bacon in one layer in middle of oven, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 16 to 18 minutes, and transfer to paper towels to drain.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.

    Step 4

    Seed cantaloupe. Cut melon into 12 slices and discard rind. Cut out and discard lettuce ribs.

    Step 5

    Spread mayonnaise mixture on all 8 slices of bread. Stack lettuce, melon, and bacon on 4 of the slices and top with remaining 4 slices, gently pressing them together.

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