Everything Bagel Spice BLT w/ Basil Mayo. BLT's are one of my most favorite sandwiches. They are on my Mt. Rushmore (Top 4) of sandwiches all time and I LOVE to order them out at restaurants. I love how simple and absolutely perfect they are. While I will never miss a classic BLT, a BLT with a twist will always catch my eye. Everything bagel spice enhances the flavor, and the basil & chive mayo adds a fresh flavor to balance all of the fat and salt. The second you see a perfect tomato, you have to make this ultimate BLT with a twist. Plus the everything bagel craze will never end for me.
Fresh Produce
Beautiful produce is what takes a BLT from basic to unforgettable. Fresh, thick, juicy tomatoes add lots of sweetness to cut through all of the salt and fat. Bacon is crunchy, salty, fatty perfection (I love a nitrate free bacon with great ingredients). Everything bagel seasoning & bacon together adds a really salty punch. Soft, ripe avocado with some acidic lemon adds a yummy texture and frankly, I am addicted to avocado. The fresh basil and chives really pack the mayo with flavor, but also offer a really really fresh bite and brings everything together. Lately I just love basil paired with everything bagel seasoning. It is my new favorite combo as seen here in another favorite, Everything Bagel Breakfast Sandwich Casserole. Oh and we cannot forget the lettuce. The crunchy sweet, crisp bite is a must and I love to use sliced bibb lettuce.
From the Kitchen
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📖 Recipe
Everything Bagel Spice BLT w/ Basil Mayo
Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough Bread
- 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil or melted butter ,
- 1 & ½ tbs everything bagel seasoning
- 4-6 slices bacon
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup fresh basil, packed
- 1 tbs fresh chives* , minced
- 2-3 leaves romaine or bibb lettuce
- 1 large fresh jersey or heirloom tomato
- ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
- ½ avocado , sliced
- ½ lemon , optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Butter & Season Bread: Lightly butter all slices of bread with 3tbs melted butter. Sprinkle one side with everything bagel seasoning on each piece. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until bread is toasted & lightly golden, but not completely crisp.
- Cook Bacon & prep ingredients: In a large skillet, cook bacon on medium until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp. This should take abotu 10 minutes. Flip halfway through. Drain on double lined paper towel. Cut avocado & tomato in ¼ inch slices. Make herby basil mayo by roughly chopping the basil and adding chives & basil to the mayo. Mix to incorporate. If using lemon, squeeze it over the avocado & sprinkle with salt & pepper.
- Assemble: Spread heaping scoop basil mayo across one seasoned side of sourdough. Layer the lettuce, tomato, bacon and then avocado. Top with another piece of toasted sourdough (seasoned side up). Slice in half and serve right away.
This is the best BLT recipe I've ever had. The first time I made this, I loved it so much I ate one every day for almost an entire month - sometimes for lunch AND dinner! This is also fantastic as a breakfast sandwich with an egg. The seasoning with basil makes this a 10/10.