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BLTs with Garlic Aioli

BLTs with Garlic Aioli

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches
  • Category: Brunch, Lunch, Sandwiches
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Upgrade your classic BLT with a garlicky twist! This version features crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, all topped with a creamy, homemade garlic aioli. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a quick weekend meal.


Ingredients

For the Garlic Aioli:

  • 1 head garlic + 1 small clove of fresh garlic, divided

  • 2/3 cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • Pinch black pepper

For the Sandwiches:

  • 2 large tomatoes, washed

  • 8 slices thick sourdough or white artisan bread

  • 1 small head green leaf lettuce, washed and spun dry

  • 16 pieces bacon, freshly cooked and drained

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 8 sandwich picks or toothpicks


Instructions

Make the Roasted Garlic:

  1. Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).

  2. Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the head. Wrap in foil and roast for 45 minutes until soft.

  3. Let cool, then squeeze garlic out of skins. Set aside or refrigerate.

Make the Aioli:

  1. In a food processor, combine fresh garlic, roasted garlic, egg yolks, vinegar, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. Blend until smooth. Slowly add remaining olive oil, blending until smooth. Add water if needed to adjust consistency.

Assemble the Sandwiches:

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  1. Slice tomatoes into ยฝ-inch thick slices and blot dry with a paper towel.

  2. Toast the bread slices to your preference.

  3. Spread garlic aioli (about 1 tbsp) on each toast slice.

  4. Top with lettuce, then 2 slices of tomato per sandwich. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  5. Add 4 slices of bacon per sandwich, cut to fit if needed.

  6. Optionally, spread more aioli on the remaining toast slices. Place on top, aioli side down.

  7. Slice each sandwich in half and secure with sandwich picks. Serve immediately.


Notes

  • Extra Aioli: This recipe makes 1 cup of garlic aioli, which can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.

  • Bacon Alternative: Use turkey bacon for a lighter version.

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  • Add-Ons: Try adding avocado or sliced pickles for extra flavor.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 560
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 175mg