Panera Bread Tex Mex Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Recipe
Satisfy your craving for bold, smoky, and zesty flavors with this Panera Bread-inspired Tex Mex Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich. This recipe takes the traditional BLT to the next level by layering crispy thick-cut bacon, creamy avocado slices, and juicy tomato rounds on toasted sourdough bread slathered with chipotle mayonnaise. A Tex-Mex twist comes alive with the addition of shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, tangy pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, creating a perfect balance of heat and freshness. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this sandwich combines indulgent textures with vibrant flavors, making it an irresistible option for lunch or dinner. Pair it with a side salad or crunchy tortilla chips for a restaurant-quality meal right from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 medium Avocado
- 4 tablespoons Chipotle mayonnaise
- 1 cup Shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
While the bacon is cooking, slice the tomato into thin rounds and cut the avocado into thin slices.
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each bread slice.
In the preheated skillet, place the sourdough slices butter-side down and lightly toast for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.
Spread 1 tablespoon of chipotle mayo on the non-buttered side of each slice of bread.
On two slices of bread (chipotle mayo side), layer 2 leaves of romaine lettuce, a few slices of tomato, avocado slices, the crispy bacon, pickled jalapeños, shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, and a few cilantro leaves.
Top with the remaining bread slices, chipotle mayo side down, to form the sandwiches.
Press gently and, if desired, cut each sandwich in half. Serve immediately and enjoy your Tex-Mex BLT!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.7 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.8 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 5626 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 65.3 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 958 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1637 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
