Honey-Glazed Bacon Croissant BLT
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:760
Honey-Glazed Bacon Croissant BLT
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:760
Hop on the sweet umami trend with this elevated twist on a classic. Roasting the tomatoes brings out both sweet and earthy, savory notes, and adding honey-glazed bacon and spinach turns a simple sandwich into an umami bomb with a sweet side.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Freezer-to-Oven Butter Croissant Dough Pinched, 3.75 oz (13445) | 2 lb 13.00 oz | 12 each |
| Thick-cut bacon, cooked, held warm | 11 oz | 24 each |
| Honey | 3 oz | 1/4 cup |
Roasted Tomato Slices
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Roma tomato slices, 1/2-inch thick, patted dry | 3 lb | 48 each |
| Olive oil | 1.50 oz | 3 Tbsp |
| Salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Pepper | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | 11 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baby spinach leaves | 2 oz | 2 cups |
Instructions
- Prep
Bake croissants as directed on package; allow to cool for 1 hour before slicing open.
Brush 1 side of warm bacon with honey; cut slices in half hold warm for Assembly.
- Roasted Tomato Slices
Add tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper to a large bowl; gently mix.
Spread out in 1 layer on greased sheet pan and bake as directed; allow to cool.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
375°F |
12-18 minutes |
Standard Oven |
425°F |
20-27 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 6 minutes of baking.
- Assembly
Spread 1 Tbsp mayonnaise on each cut side of the croissant.
Toast on grill or under broiler until golden brown, approx. 1 minute.
Place bottom croissant piece down and layer on several spinach leaves, 4 Roasted Tomato Slices and 4 pieces (2 slices) of bacon.
Add remaining croissant piece and secure with skewers if desired; serve immediately.
Top with 1 tomato slice, 1 lettuce leaf and remaining croissant piece; serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Substitute truffle mayonnaise for even more umami flavor or use frisée lettuce or escarole if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories760
- Total Fat55g
- Protein18g
- Total Carbohydrate47g
- Sugars13g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Amount Per Serving Calories : 760
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 103% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1120mg | 47% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 14% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 13g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 18g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 3,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 1,
- Fat 9,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ¾c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 3tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3
