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These Bacon, Fig, and Arugula Sandwiches offer a delightful mix of flavors, combining crispy bacon with sweet fig preserves, creamy goat cheese, and the peppery bite of arugula, all nestled in a French baguette.
Why You’ll 🫶🏻 these Sandwiches
These sandwiches bring together the savory taste of bacon, the sweetness of figs, the peppery bite of arugula, and the creamy texture of goat cheese, resulting in a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. This distinctive mix not only excites your palate but also provides a gourmet touch that is quick and simple to make. The pairing of fig preserves with the salty richness of bacon creates a wonderful contrast. When enjoyed alongside Potato Leek Soup they become a perfect choice for a fall picnic basket! Enjoy! ~Nicole
Key Ingredients for Bacon, Fig, and Arugula Sandwiches
Hickory-Smoked Thick-Cut Bacon adds a hearty, salty, and savory flavor that complements the sweetness of the figs and the peppery taste of arugula.
Fig Preserves add a sweet flavor. It combines the salty bacon and peppery arugula for a harmonious balance of flavors.
Baby Arugula adds a leafy texture and peppery bite.
Goat Cheese adds a tangy creaminess.
Whole Grain Mustard adds depth of flavor and tang.
French Baguette is the crusty, flavorful vehicle for all the tasty ingredients.
Tips for Making Bacon, Fig, and Arugula Sandwiches
- To prepare the baguette, first cut it into four equal sections, then slice each section horizontally in half. Arrange the pieces on a rimmed baking sheet with the cut sides facing up. Brush the exposed surfaces with oil and place them under the broiler until they are lightly toasted.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread a tablespoon of fig preserves on the bottom halves of the bread. Next, layer on four slices of bacon, then two tablespoons of goat cheese, and half a cup of arugula. For the top halves, apply 1 ½ teaspoons of mustard before placing them on the arugula.
Substitutions
- Substitute other breads or rolls, like Homemade Ciabatta, for the baguette.
- Substitute watercress for the arugula.
- Substitute pancetta for the bacon.
Serving Suggestions
This hearty sandwich can stand alone, but having some side options, like slaws, salads, chips, or soups, to complement it is always a great idea.
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Bacon, Fig, and Arugula Sandwiches
Equipment
- Serrated bread knife
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, 22 inches in length
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons fig preserves
- 16 slices thick-cut, cooked bacon
- 1 (5-ounce) container of crumbled goat cheese
- 2 cups loosely packed arugula, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
Instructions
- Slice the baguette into four equal sections and cut each piece in half horizontally. Place the slices on a rimmed baking sheet, cut side up, brush the cut sides with oil, and broil under the broiler element until lightly toasted; allow to cool slightly.
- For each sandwich, spread 1 tablespoon of fig preserves, then layer 4 slices of bacon, 2 tablespoons of goat cheese, and ½ cup of arugula on the bottom halves. For the top halves, spread 1 ½ teaspoons of mustard before placing them on top of the arugula. Serve immediately or wrap the sandwiches in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Adapted from Taste of the South, September/October 2014
