BLT Puff Pastry Sandwich Appetizer Tart
Whether you serve this delectable BLT Puff Pastry Sandwich Appetizer Tart with a balsamic drizzle for an appetizer or main course, you're going to love the fresh tomato flavor topped by plenty of crispy, bacon.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 393kcal
Equipment
- parchment paper optional
- cooking spray optional
- square spatula optional
- fork
- paper towels for draining sliced tomatoes
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon cooked, drained on paper towels,and crumbled.
- 4-5 fresh, ripe slicing tomatoes sliced into ¼" thickness. Set on paper towels to drain slightly
- 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup assorted spring mix lettuces or more if desired
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Press the thawed puff pastry sheet into an even square on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Use a paring knife to score a ½" border around the entire square of pastry.
- In a small bowl, mix together the egg and water.
- Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the egg wash around the scored "frame" of the pastry sheet.
- Use the tines of a fork to dock holes inside the center of the puff pastry square.
- Bake the prepared pastry sheet square in a preheated oven for 20 minutes (or until puffed and golden) *Note - the "frame" of the pastry sheet will be a deeper golden color due to the egg wash.
- Remove the pastry sheet from the oven and use a spatula to press the center of the square lightly (while still hot) to highlight the "frame" around the pastry. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly inside the "frame" of the puff pastry square.
- Top the mayonnaise mixture with the sliced tomatoes.
- Season the tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper.
- Evenly top the tomatoes with the drained and crumbled bacon and top the bacon with the assorted lettuce leaves.
- Evenly drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top of the tart and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- *Note - This tart should only be made up to 4 hours in advance.
- Cut into squares and serve as an appetizer or light dinner.
Notes
May be made 4 hours in advance of serving, if needed. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
OR serve while still slightly warm shortly after adding the toppings to the baked pastry.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a moderate oven or air fryer (uncovered) for 5 minutes until warm.
Not recommended for freezing.
Serve as a light meal, or cut into smaller appetizer-size portions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
