Spanglish Sammies it is!

It's raining outside and definitely getting colder by the day.  Tomorrow I have to travel out of town...DISLIKE.  That coupled with the fact I got a call from a certain college gal crying because she has now submitted 2 rough drafts to her British Lit professor and he's asked her to come up with something new...poor thing!  Anyway, I just want to go home, crank the furnace up {I REALLY need a fireplace for nights like this}, set up the backgammon game and enjoy a good ol' Spanglish sammy with a glass of red wine!  Nothing like comfort food to make a {rainy} day better!

  

Have you seen the movie Spanglish with Adam Sandler?  It's fabulous!  If backgammon isn't your thing, might I suggest trying the sandwich while watching the movie {hmmm.....in fact, maybe THAT'S what I'll do! That is, if Mr. Big agrees?}

World's Greatest Sandwich
from Thomas Keller
makes 1 sandwich

3-4 slices of bacon
2 slices of Monterey Jack cheese
2 slices of toasted rustic country loaf (pain de campagne)
1 tbsp of mayo
4 tomato slices
2 leaves of butter lettuce (yes, it's called butter lettuce)
1 teaspoon butter
1 egg

Preparation:
1. Cook the bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels
2. Place slices of cheese on one side of toasted bread. Place in toaster oven or under broiler to melt.
3. Spread mayo on other slice of bread top with bacon, sliced tomato, and lettuce
4. On non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Fry egg, turning over briefly when the bottom is set (keep yolk runny)
5. Slide finished egg on top of lettuce, top with other slice of bread (cheese-side down genius)
6. Place sandwich on plate and slice in half, letting yolk run down sandwich