BLT Sandwich Garlic Aioli (Printer-Friendly)
A delicious BLT sandwich featuring crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and tangy garlic lemon mayo.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
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8 slices center cut bacon
→ Produce
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1 medium green leaf lettuce leaf
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2 medium ripe tomatoes on-the-vine, sliced
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1 clove fresh garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
→ Bakery
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8 slices wheat or honey wheat sandwich bread, light style
→ Condiments
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1/2 cup light mayonnaise
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Make This:
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In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, and light mayonnaise. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit while cooking bacon to allow flavors to meld and soften raw garlic intensity.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
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Toast the wheat sandwich bread slices until golden and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes in a toaster or skillet.
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Spread a generous layer of garlic aioli on one side of each toasted bread slice. Layer lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and crispy bacon on four bread slices, then top with remaining bread slices to complete sandwiches.
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Cut sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately for maximum freshness and texture.
# Additional Notes:
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Allowing the garlic aioli to rest while cooking bacon mellows the raw garlic flavor, enhancing overall taste.