BLT Sandwiches with Aioli (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and a tangy garlic mayo come together on toasted bread for a tasty lunch.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Bacon
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8 slices center-cut bacon
→ Bread
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8 slices wheat sandwich bread
→ Vegetables
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4 leaves green leaf lettuce
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2 medium tomatoes, sliced
→ Garlic Aioli
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine minced garlic, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well and let the mixture rest while cooking the bacon to develop flavor.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Toast the wheat sandwich bread slices until golden and crisp.
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Spread garlic aioli evenly on each slice of toasted bread. Layer with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and bacon. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
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Cut sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allowing the garlic to sit in lemon juice while the bacon cooks softens its raw edge and melds flavors.