“Black Pepper Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo”

Don’t you just love a new take on an old classic? I do and let me tell you this new twist on a classic BLT will have you craving another. Run and I mean run to your local market to buy some black pepper bacon to make a Black Pepper Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo for yourself or family tonight. Quick and tasty, loaded with fresh tomato, lettuce, and avocado. Screaming with freshness and that touch of heat from both peppery bacon and spicy mayo. You’ll wonder why you never tried this combination before and if you have then it’s all over but the shoutin’.

Black Pepper Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo

Fry up one pound of black pepper bacon or make your own if you like. Just coat fresh bacon with coarse ground black pepper and bake at 350 degrees until crispy. I do this when my market doesn’t have this beloved bacon in the meat case. I use the leftovers for breakfast the next day. Slice fresh ripened tomatoes while bacon is cooking and they should be served at room temperature.

Purchase store-bought Sriracha mayo or mix Sriracha with your favorite mayonnaise to your liking. It’s great on other sandwiches as well so keep some on hand. Use green leaf lettuce because it lends a tender crunch to your sandwich. Slice an avocado just before you’re ready to build you BLT to keep that luscious green color.

Black Pepper Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo

So to build your incredible Black Pepper Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo, start with a hearty french roll or rustic french batard or baguette. Use a good quality bread for this sandwich and a brand you enjoy as it makes all the difference in flavor and texture. A good sandwich always begins with good bread because eating a sandwich should be an experience. Toast your bread just before building your sandwiches.

Smear both sides of your split roll with mayo then top with bacon. Add on lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices. Place other half of roll on top, cut in half and serve. You’ll hear your taste buds talking back with “YUM, YUM, and YUM.” This really is an incredible sandwich with bold taste, texture, and not to mention so easy to make. Perfect for lunch or any weeknight. Great served with fresh corn on the cob. Now that’s a perfect summer treat. Enjoy!

Black Pepper Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo

Black Pepper Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo

Black Pepper Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo

One pound sliced black pepper bacon

Green leaf lettuce

Tomato slices

Avocado slices

Rustic French batards or baguettes

Sriracha mayo, store-bought or homemade

Place bacon in single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees until crispy, turning hallway through cooking, about 25 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

While bacon is cooking, slice tomatoes and prepare lettuce for sandwiches.

When bacon is done, split and toast rolls under broiler. Slice your avocado at this point.

Spread mayo on both sides of roll and top bottom half with bacon. Add on lettuce, tomato slices, avocado slices and top with other half of roll. Slice sandwich in half and serve with your favorite summertime side.

Note: Make your own Sriracha mayo if you like by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise with Sriracha, adding a teaspoon at a time until desired taste is achieved. Keep any leftovers refrigerated for other uses.