Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4

Bacon Jam, Brussel Sprouts & Ricotta Sandwich

Rate this recipe for points
22
Lunch
Comfort Food
Sliced Bread

Ingredients

Sandwich:

  • 4 slices of Villaggio® Classico Italian Style Thick Slice White Bread
  • 1 cup (250g) Bacon Jam
  • 4 cups (1kg) Brussel Sprouts
  • 1 cup (250g) Ricotta
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup (125 -185g) Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2 tbsp (60g) Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 tbsp (60g) Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Bacon Jam:

  • 8 slices of thick Bacon, roughly chopped
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125g) White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup (65ml) Espresso
  • 3 tbsp (90ml) Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

Sandwich:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Toast 4 slices of bread until golden and firm
  3. Allow to cool
  4. On a prepared baking dish, toss Brussel Sprouts with Olive Oil and sprinkle with fresh Rosemary and Salt, Pepper, and then spread out the Brussel Sprouts in a single layer
  5. Roast at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes
  6. Evenly spread the 4 slices of toast with Ricotta then layer with hot Brussel Sprouts and top with a generous dollop of Bacon Jam.
  7. Sprinkle with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh Rosemary

Bacon Jam:

  1. In a heavy skillet, sauté Bacon over medium high heat until crispy. Remove and drain on plate lined with paper towel to soak up extra grease
  2. Discard all but 1 tbsp (30ml) of bacon drippings in same pan
  3. Add in white sugar and sauté over medium high until golden brown for about 30 minutes
  4. Add in Espresso, Balsamic Vinegar and Bacon
  5. Continue cooking to reduce and thicken
  6. Allow to cool before use

Try our newest recipes