Mozzarella Stick BLT

Name: Mozzarella Stick BLT
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 8 thick-cut bacon; 4 teaspoons mayonnaise, or to taste; 4 torta rolls; 4 teaspoons pesto, or to taste; 12 frozen mozzarella sticks (such as FarmRich™); 8 iceberg lettuce leaves, or to taste; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Rating: 4 stars

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I have a ton of mozzarella sticks and needed to find a use for them. A BLT panini seemed a good place to insert them.

By Lisa Mayer Kaelblein

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

33 mins

total:

48 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 sandwiches

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

8 thick-cut bacon
4 teaspoons mayonnaise, or to taste
4 torta rolls
4 teaspoons pesto, or to taste
12 frozen mozzarella sticks (such as FarmRich™)
8 iceberg lettuce leaves, or to taste
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Step 2

Lay bacon strips flat in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Increase oven heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 4

Slice torta rolls in half; spread one side of each roll with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise and the other with 1 teaspoon pesto.
Step 5

Arrange mozzarella sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 6

Bake mozzarella sticks in the hot oven until golden brown, 10 to 11 minutes.
Step 7

Divide mozzarella sticks over the bottom halves of the rolls; top with lettuce, bacon, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with the tops of the rolls. Brush oil over sandwiches; grill in a panini press until crisped and hot, 4 to 5 minutes.

Editor's Note:

The directions for making mozzarella sticks are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on the box if using a different brand.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

720 calories; protein 30.6g; carbohydrates 70.1g; fat 34.2g; cholesterol 53.4mg; sodium 1815.6mg. Full Nutrition

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