Easy Benedictine And Bacon Sandwich Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 8 slices of bacon
  • 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 block of cream cheese
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 1 small yellow onion, peeled and grated
  • 8 sprigs of dill, divided
  • 8 slices of breaad
  • 1 cup of arugula
Directions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cover a sheet tray with foil. Place the bacon on the tray and cook in the middle of the oven until crispy (about 8-10 minutes) then let cool.
  3. Put the sliced red onion in a small bowl and cover with vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. Set aside to quick pickle for a minimum of 20 minutes.
  4. To make the Benedictine spread, grate a deseeded cucumber and the onion with a box grater. Put the grated pieces into a colander and let the juices drain.
  5. Place the cream cheese, grated cucumber, grated onion, chopped dill, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix for about 2 minutes until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  6. Toast bread lightly.
  7. Make sandwiches by smearing the bread with Benedictine spread and then layering it with bacon, pickled onion, arugula, and dill garnish. You may also add thinly sliced cucumber.
  8. Serve immediately.