This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
12 bacon slices (about 3/4 pound)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cantaloupe
8 soft lettuce leaves such as Boston or Bibb
8 slices crusty bread
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
In a shallow baking pan cook bacon in one layer in middle of oven, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 16 to 18 minutes, and transfer to paper towels to drain.
Step 3
In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
Step 4
Seed cantaloupe. Cut melon into 12 slices and discard rind. Cut out and discard lettuce ribs.
Step 5
Spread mayonnaise mixture on all 8 slices of bread. Stack lettuce, melon, and bacon on 4 of the slices and top with remaining 4 slices, gently pressing them together.
