Open-Face Green Goddess Bacon Lettuce Tomato's

Runny eggs are all the rage. Highlight the sunny protein staple in this trendy toast recipe.

Ingredients

• 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon
• 4 tablespoons reduced-fat buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 cup lightly packed herbs, such as parsley, basil, mint and tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 1/2-inch slices whole-grain country bread, lightly toasted
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 4 eggs
• 8 leaves butter lettuce
• 1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into 8 slices

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . Arrange bacon on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and bake until crisp, 20 to 22 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.

2. Meanwhile, puree buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, herbs, salt and pepper in a blender until smooth to make dressing. Spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon dressing.

3. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium high. Crack eggs into skillet and cook until whites are firm but yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes. Top each slice of bread with 2 lettuce leaves, 2 tomato slices, 2 bacon slices and 1 egg. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over each sandwich.

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BLT Dip

 
 Ingredients:

1-1/2 pound bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled, and divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 tablespoons mustard
2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1-1/2 cup shredded Iceberg lettuce
pepper an salt to taste

Toasted bread rounds, crackers, or pita chips.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350˚. Spray a 11⁄2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Set aside 3/4 cup crumbled bacon.
In a large bowl, combine remaining bacon, cream cheese, shredded cheeses, sour cream, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and mustard. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Sprinkle chopped tomatoes, remaining 3/4 cup crumbled bacon, and Iceberg lettuce over hot dip.
Serve immediately with toasted bread rounds, crackers, or pita chips.

Chicken Salad Lettuce Wrap

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped chicken, 
3 Tbsp Fuji apples chopped, 
2 Tbsp red grapes chopped, 
2 tsp honey, 
2 Tbsp almond butter. 

Directions:

Mix and wrap in a Romaine lettuce leaf.