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a gorgeous stuffed bell pepper with bacon

BLT Bell Pepper Sandwich

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Sandy Coughlin
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Loaded with crunch and flavor, these eye-popping BLT Bell Pepper Sandwiches are easy to make and oh-so-delicious!  Makes 4 bell pepper sandwiches (8 halves).

Ingredients

  • 4 medium red bell pepper, or mix and match yellow and orange
  • 12 pieces cooked bacon, more on the crisp side
  • 4 Tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 4 Tbsp mayo
  • 2 large avocado
  • Lemon juice
  • 8 slices Gouda cheese
  • 2 large tomatoes, make sure they are ripe and nice and red!
  • 8 or more large basil leaves
  • 8 or more large crunch lettuce leaves, Iceberg works best

Instructions

  • Slice the peppers in half lengthways, and scoop out the insides (seeds and stalks and stem).
  • Cook the bacon until slightly crisp (but not overdone).
  • Mix the cream cheese and mayo and spread inside of the bell pepper havles.
  • Mash the avocado and season with a little sea salt and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix together and spoon into the pepper halves.
  • Next, layer the crispy bacon, cheese, tomato slice, basil leaves and lettuce leaves.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 364kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 46mg, Sodium: 399mg, Potassium: 1258mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 5191IU, Vitamin C: 101mg, Calcium: 329mg, Iron: 3mg