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St. Brie LT

St. Brie LT is a decadent ode to the summer tomato and classic sandwich updated with St. Andre triple creme cheese on rich French brioche bread.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen

Ingredients

  • 2 slices brioche or other sandwich bread per person
  • 1-2 ounces per person St. André or other triple crème brie: Délice de Bourgogne, Prince de la Fontaine at room temperature
  • The Best Tomato you can find
  • arugula or any other green, but I think the spicy is a nice balance for the salty and fatty cheese and bacon
  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon per person

Instructions

  • Making a BLT is pretty straight forward. You probably don’t need my help, but just in case... If you don’t know about cooking bacon in the microwave, then here’s a minor innovation. Just place the bacon on paper towels and cover with another paper towel. St Brie LT microwave baconMicrowave 3-5 minutes depending on your microwave and how crispy you like your bacon. I like mine very crisp. Slice the brioche. St Brie LT sliced brioche Slice the tomatoes. St Brie LT sliced jersey tomatoesWhen the bacon is finished, toast the bread. Spread the cheese while the bread is still warm. St Brie LT st andre on briocheSt Brie LT st andre cheeseTop with arugula. Add bacon and then tomatoes. St Brie LT ready for top breadAdd the top piece of brioche and eat while it’s still warm. St Brie LT sandwich on briocheThe cheese will drip a little. St Brie LT sandwichIt’s my best BLT yet.