Sloppy Joe BLT's
Not the traditional sloppy joe, this colorful sandwich combines bacon, salad greens, tomato and cheese with a mayonnaise dressing. "My dad made these somewhat-messy but tasty BLT's often when we were kids," says Debbie Blackburn, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 4 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup real bacon bits
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 12 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the salad mix, tomato, cheeses and bacon. In
- a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper;
- spoon over salad mixture and toss to coat. Spoon about 3/4 cup over
- six bread slices; top with remaining bread. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 460 calories, 28 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 1,042 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein.