BLT Sandwich with Garlic Aioli (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and tangy garlic aioli layered on toasted bread for a flavorful lunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bacon
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8 slices center-cut bacon
→ Garlic Aioli
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1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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4 tablespoons light mayonnaise
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Pinch of salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sandwich Assembly
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8 slices wheat or honey wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted
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4 large green leaf lettuce leaves
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2 medium tomatoes, sliced (preferably vine-ripened)
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine minced garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften the raw garlic flavor. Stir in the light mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
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Lightly toast the sandwich bread slices until golden and crisp.
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Spread garlic aioli evenly on one side of each toasted bread slice. Layer with two bacon slices, a leaf of green leaf lettuce, and tomato slices. Top with remaining bread slices, aioli side down, and press gently.
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Cut sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately while bacon is warm and bread is crisp.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Allowing garlic to sit in lemon juice mellows its sharpness, creating a smoother aioli flavor.