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Bacon and Cheese Melts with Garlicky Watercress Recipe

Bacon and Cheese Melts with Garlicky Watercress Recipe

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Bacon and Cheese Melts with Garlicky Watercress

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Ingredients:

Serving

32 thin slices of lean bacon (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp water
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, sliced 1/8 inch thick
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground pepper
8 slices pumpernickel bread (1/3 inch thick )
1/4 lb comte or gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
2 oz watercress , large stems discarded (4 cups)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook half of the bacon over moderate heat, turning once, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining bacon.
In a medium skillet, bring the water and olive oil to a simmer. Add the garlic in an even layer, cover and cook over moderate heat until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cook over moderate heat, undisturbed, until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes longer. As the garlic colors, transfer it to a plate. Pour 1 tablespoon of the garlic oil into a medium bowl. Whisk in the mustard and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and top each slice with 4 slices of bacon. Cover the bacon with the cheese. Bake for 4 minutes, until the bacon is sizzling and the cheese is melted.
Add the watercress and the garlic slices to the dressing in the bowl and toss well. Mound the watercress on 4 of the cheese melts and close the sandwiches; cut in half and serve.
Notes: Beer Recommendation: A lush, malty beer will match the earthiness of the bread and the creaminess of the cheese. Choose one with a slightly bitter edge, such as Paulaner Salvator Doppelbock from Germany or Fuller's India Pale Ale from England.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2804.23 Kcal (11741 kJ)
Calories from fat	1525.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	169.51g	261%
Sodium	1745.88mg	73%
Potassium	733.99mg	16%
Total Carbs	108.83g	36%
Sugars	2.42g	10%
Dietary Fiber	15.91g	64%
Protein	51.93g	104%
Vitamin C	32.1mg	54%
Iron	6.9mg	38%
Calcium	1550.2mg	155%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	235.42 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.23g	261%
Sodium	146.57mg	73%
Potassium	61.62mg	16%
Total Carbs	9.14g	36%
Sugars	0.2g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	64%
Protein	4.36g	104%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	54%
Iron	0.6mg	38%
Calcium	130.1mg	155%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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