Breakfast Sandwich with Blue Cheese

This is based on a recipe that I had published in the Chefs of the West column of Sunset Magazine.

The variation was forced because I was on a Russian river cruise and the buffet had no peanut butter.

Trust me enough to try this before you decide if it's exciting. I've told many friends about it, and met with a surprising number of narrow minds.

Breakfast Sandwich with Blue Cheese

James Speed Hensinger

Makes one hearty sandwich

2 slices whole-wheat bread (or brioche if available) toasted
3-4oz. Blue Cheese (Bring to room temerature to soften.)
Lettuce
Tomato slices thick and ripe
6 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked crisp
Salt

Toast bread.

Spread one slice of toast with a thick layer of blue cheese.

Brioche toast with blue cheese

Arrange the lettuce on the blue cheese covered toast.

Brioche toast with blue cheese and lettuce

Arrange the tomato slices on the lettuce.

Brioche toast with blue cheese and lettuce and tomato

Salt tomato to taste.

Arrange bacon evenly over tomato.

Brioche toast with blue cheese and lettuce and tomato and bacon

Cover with second piece of toast.

Brioche toast with blue cheese and lettuce and tomato and bacon and toast

Press the sandwich firmly with the palm of your hand.

Brioche toast with blue cheese and lettuce and tomato and bacon and toast press sandwich

Enjoy!