Opened Faced Tomato and Goat Cheese Sandwich with Hot Bacon

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

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

Directions

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!

Nutrition

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 27 mg
• Sodium: 377 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 12 g