Italian Focaccia Sandwich (Toasted Bacon, Tomato, Chicken and Cheese)
Created by Derf on August 24, 2013
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 0m
- Recipe #10385
Ingredients
- Foccacia bread (one 7 inch)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (dill flavored at room temperature)
- 1/2 pound bacon (cooked crisp)
- 1 chicken breast (cooked and sliced or rotissarie chicken breast)
- 2 large tomatoes, beefsteak (sliced)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 8 ounces roasted red pepper (well drained)
- 1/2 whole red onion, medium (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (jalapeno flavor)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
- 1/2 small whole cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 iceberg lettuce (into leaves)
- SEASONED MAYONNAISE
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 garlic clove (crushed or chopped)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar, Balsamic
How to Make
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Step 1: Cut the focaccia loaf, sideways, into 3 equal rounds; lay the rounds on a foil lined oven tray and lightly toast under a broiler turning the middle cut so that it gets toasted on both sides.
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Step 2: Lay the bottom round on a serving platter; cover with the dill cream cheese; lay lettuce leaves over; place the cooked bacon slices evenly over; place the cooked chicken slices over the bacon; place the roasted red pepper slices over the chicken; sprinkle the flaked parmesan over the red pepper; sprinkle the black olives and pepper over all. (I did not use the salt - enough salt in the other ingredients) Sprinkle the old sharp cheddar over.
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Step 3: Place the middle toasted loaf slice on top; generously spread with the Seasoned Mayonnaise; lay lettuce leaves over; lay cucumber slices over lettuce; Sprinkle the jalapeno cheddar over; lay the red onion slices over the cheese; lay the tomato slices evenly over and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper; lay lettuce leaves over.
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Step 4: Generously spread the top slice, cut side, of the loaf with the Seasoned mayonnaise; place on top to finish the sandwich.
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Step 5: Slice the sandwich into quarters. If you wish smaller sandwiches slice the quarters in half again.
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Step 6: OPEN WIDE AND ENJOY!!
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Step 7: Seasoned Mayonnaise:
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Step 8: Whisk together all ingredients until well mixed. If you wish it thicker add a little more mayonnaise, a little at a time until desired consistancy; or for thinner add a little more balsamic vinegar, a little at a time.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (254.4 g)
- Calories 542.9
- Total Fat - 41.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 11.9 g
- Cholesterol - 71 mg
- Sodium - 1147.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 16.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.2 g
- Sugars - 5.4 g
- Protein - 31.4 g
- Calcium - 314.8 mg
- Iron - 2 mg
- Vitamin C - 9.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg