Best BLT

I know most of you probably know how to make a BLT and are familiar with what they are. But I wanted to post a delicious BLT recipe that will have you ditching what you grew up on. BLT – nothing is more classic than bacon, lettuce and tomato on white bread slathered with some mayonnaise. I am not here to make some crazy or gourmet BLT or even try to change the core of it – I am looking at you BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato). But this one is a bit more pizzazz. I swap the white bread for a crusty ciabatta slathered in minced garlic and toasted first. Then I swap the basic mayonnaise for a spicy harissa mayonnaise that I found at Whole Foods. It adds a hint of spice, but so much more richness and flavor depth. Everything else remains the same – crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce to top if off with. Honestly BLTs are the most underrated and under appreciated sandwich of all time. THey are so simple but the combination is outstanding and makes it one of my favorite sandwiches. Now what I will say, is if you go out do not order a BLT – they are too easy to make at home to pay that much at a diner. Save your money and order that fancy or harder to make sandwich. But don’t forget the humble BLT for your lunch!

• 2 Ciabatta, Cut in to 8 Pieces (most ciabatta will only provide 4 pieces so you will need 2)
• 14 Slices Bacon
• 3 Tomatoes, Sliced
• 1 Head Romaine, Rinsed and Dried
• 8 Tbsp Harissa Mayonnaise (from Whole Foods), can sub regular mayonnaise
• 6 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic

• Makes: 8 Sandwiches
• Prep Time: 25 Minutes
• Assembly Time: 10 Minutes
• Total Time: 35 Minutes