California BLTs

Posted by Boss Hog Credit: Ina Garten, Food Network on Aug 25th 2021

Late Summer here Bacon Freaks, time to try a new recipe on a tried and true favorite. We know a lot of you have those beautiful home grown tomatoes,, good bread is easy enough to find and click on the link for smoked bacon to see some of our recommendations.  Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato sandwich that will not disappoint.  Nothing showcases the flavor of bacon like this delicious and easy  combination.

Ingredients:

6 thick-cut slices smoked bacon

4 slices good white bread, cut 1/2-inch thick

4 tablespoons good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)

4 to 8 tender green lettuce leaves, washed and spun very dry

1 ripe Hass avocado

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 large ripe tomato, sliced 1/2-inch thick

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place a baking wire rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, checking and turning mid-way, until the bacon is browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
3. Place the bread slices on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 minutes. Turn the slices and toast for 1 more minute, until all the bread is evenly browned. Place 2 slices on a cutting board. Spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Cover the slices with a layer of lettuce. Peel the avocado and slice it 1/2-inch thick. Toss the avocado slices gently with the lemon juice, and arrange on top of the lettuce leaves. Place 3 slices of bacon on top of each sandwich and then add a layer of tomato slices on top of the bacon. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
4. Spread each of the remaining 2 slices of toasted bread with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise side down, on the sandwiches. Cut in half and serve.