Mozzarella Stick BLT

Crispy baked mozzarella sticks take bacon, lettuce, and tomato to the next level, grilled between torta rolls to make this sensational BLT.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 33 mins
• Total Time: 48 mins
• Calories: 720 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 4 teaspoons mayonnaise, or to taste
• 8 thick-cut bacon
• 4 torta rolls
• 4 teaspoons pesto, or to taste
• 12 frozen mozzarella sticks (such as FarmRich™)
• 8 iceberg lettuce leaves, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lay bacon strips flat in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Increase oven heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 4

Slice torta rolls in half; spread one side of each roll with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise and the other with 1 teaspoon pesto.

Step 5

Arrange mozzarella sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake mozzarella sticks in the hot oven until golden brown, 10 to 11 minutes.

Step 7

Divide mozzarella sticks over the bottom halves of the rolls; top with lettuce, bacon, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with the tops of the rolls. Brush oil over sandwiches; grill in a panini press until crisped and hot, 4 to 5 minutes.