Sweet And Spicy Blt Club Food

SWEET AND SPICY BACON BITES

Steps:

• Place the bacon in an even layer in a large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often with a rubber spatula, until the bacon is light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Pour off some of the rendered bacon fat, leaving just a small amount. Return the skillet to the heat and pour the maple syrup mixture over the bacon. Braise gently until the syrup thickens and glazes the bacon and the bacon is deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

BLT WITH SPICY PEPPER CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line 2 half-sheet trays with parchment paper.
• Toss tomatoes with olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper and thyme leaves in a large bowl. Spread on a lined half-sheet tray and slow-roast, stirring every hour, until little to no liquid remains and the tomatoes are shriveled and caramelized, about 3 hours 30 minutes. Set aside and raise oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange bacon slices side-by-side on a lined half-sheet tray and cook to desired doneness, 20 to 25 minutes for just under crispy. Carefully remove from oven (watch out for hot bacon fat!) and drain on paper towels.
• Slice and toast bagels. Spread 2 tablespoons Spicy Pepper Cream Cheese on each bagel half. Arrange 6 to 8 pieces roasted tomatoes on the bottom halves. Top each with 3 leaves lettuce, torn to fit. Divide the bacon among the top halves, ripping the pieces in half to fit the tops. Close, slice and enjoy. (See Cook's Note.)
• Whip cream cheese in a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer until light, about 2 minutes. Add chopped peppers, salt and pepper flakes and mix on low to blend.

SWEET-AND-SPICY BLT CLUB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in upper and middle thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange bacon in a single layer and sprinkle with brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast bacon on upper rack until crisp and tomatoes on middle rack until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Combine mayonnaise, jalapeno, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and spread on bread. Assemble sandwiches with bread, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce.

BLT CLUB WITH TANGY GARLIC MAYO

Steps:

• Tangy Garlic Mayo: Mash minced garlic with a spoon until you get a pasty consistency. Stir garlic, mayo, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
• BLT Club:.
• Spread garlic mayo on first piece of toast, top with 2 leaves of lettuce, 3 slices of bacon and 2 slices of tomato.
• Spread garlic mayo on both sides of second piece of toast and place on top of first layer of sandwich. Top with 2 leaves of lettuce, 3 slices of bacon and 2 slices of tomato, salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread garlic mayo on last slice of toast, place on sandwich, then cut diagonally and serve. (fries and a pickle spear are a good side).

BLT CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread mayonnaise on one side of a piece of toast; add layer of American cheese, blt, two slices of tomato, one leaves of lettuce, and three pieces of bacon.
• Spread mayonnaise on second piece of toast and place on top, mayo side down.
• Spread mayonnaise on top of that second piece of toast.
• Layer American cheese, the rest of the tomatoes, lettuce, and bacon on top.
• Spread mayonnaise on third piece of toast and place on the stack mayo side down.
• Place toothpicks in 4 corners of sandwich to hold together.
• Slice the sandwich in quarters diagonally.

SWEET AND SPICY BLT

Steps:

• Place ingredients for seasoning mix in a small bowl. Mix well.
• Place bacon on a microwaveable plate. Top each slice with 1/2 tsp. seasoning mix. Microwave bacon following label instructions.
• Toast bread. Spread ranch dressing on toast. Assemble sandwiches with cooked bacon, lettuce and tomato.