Avocado BLT Sandwich
This Avocado BLT Sandwich is an upgraded version from the classic. Made with spicy maple candied bacon, marinated tomatoes, and a garlic herb aioli.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 982kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices bread I use sourdough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for pan
- 4 leaves green lettuce rinsed and patted dry
- 2 medium ripe avocados sliced
For the seasoned tomatoes:
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes or regular tomatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spicy maple candied bacon:
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
Garlic herb aioli:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove fresh garlic, grated
- ½ a lemon, juiced or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
Instructions
- Make the candied bacon: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, combine the maple syrup with cayenne pepper (adjust amount to taste). On a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper, arrange the bacon in a single layer. Brush with the maple and cayenne glaze on both sides. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a plate in a single layer. Drizzle generously with olive oil, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Aioli: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine all the aioli ingredients until evenly combined. Set aside.
- On a griddle or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Toast the bread on one side only until golden brown and slightly toasted.
- Assemble: Start with a slice of toasted bread, followed by some aioli, lettuce, marinated tomatoes, spicy maple bacon, avocado slices, and bread spread (one side spread with the aioli).
- Serve with a side salad or fries. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make cleanup easier, fully line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, and then add a layer of parchment paper on top. The aluminum foil helps prevent sticky maple syrup from clinging to the pan, while the parchment paper ensures the glazed bacon doesn't stick.
- Use thick-cut bacon. They hold up their shape and texture better for the maple glaze.
- Toasting the bread: Use a skillet or griddle for a crispy, golden-brown crust. Regular toasters can dry out the bread.
- Bacon: Turkey bacon is a great option too.
- Heirloom tomatoes: Regular ripe tomatoes.
- Add-ins: Deli turkey or ham, microgreens
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 982kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1257mg | Potassium: 1023mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 4mg