This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 sandwiches

　　12 bacon slices (about 3/4 pound)

　　6 tablespoons mayonnaise

　　2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

　　2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　2 teaspoons honey

　　1/2 cantaloupe

　　8 soft lettuce leaves such as Boston or Bibb

　　8 slices crusty bread

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

　　

Step 2

In a shallow baking pan cook bacon in one layer in middle of oven, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 16 to 18 minutes, and transfer to paper towels to drain.

　　

Step 3

In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.

　　

Step 4

Seed cantaloupe. Cut melon into 12 slices and discard rind. Cut out and discard lettuce ribs.

　　

Step 5

Spread mayonnaise mixture on all 8 slices of bread. Stack lettuce, melon, and bacon on 4 of the slices and top with remaining 4 slices, gently pressing them together.