Grilled Turkey, Bacon, Radicchio, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 6 slices applewood-smoked bacon 
• 4.5 inch thick bread white country-style ( 5x3 inches)
• 4 teaspoons butter divided room temperature
• 0.3 cup maytag cheese blue crumbled
• 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
• 4 leaves radicchio thinly 
• 6 ounces turkey cooked thinly sliced

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
2. Transfer to paper towels.
3. Pour off fat from skillet; reserve skillet.
4. Mash mayonnaise and blue cheese in bowl to coarse puree; season with pepper.
5. Place bread on work surface. Divide cheese mixture among bread slices, spreading evenly. Divide bacon, radicchio, and turkey between 2 bread slices. Top with remaining bread, cheese side down. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in reserved skillet over medium heat.
6. Place sandwiches in skillet.
7. Spread 2 teaspoons butter on top pieces of bread. Cover with lid that is slightly smaller than skillet. Cook sandwiches until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side.