Barefoot Contessa's California BLTs

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Barefoot Contessa's California BLTs
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Makes: 2 servings adjust

Directions
 

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices Smoked Bacon, thick cut slices

Step 2

Place a baking wire rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices White Bread, good quality, cut 1/2 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 Haas Avocado
  • 1⁄2 Lemon, juiced
  • 1 large Tomato, ripe, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 6 leaves Bibb Lettuce, washed and spun very dry

Step 3

Place the bread slices on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 minutes. Turn the slices and toast for 1 more minute, until all the bread is evenly browned. Place 2 slices on a cutting board. Spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Cover the slices with a layer of lettuce. Peel the avocado and slice it 1/2-inch thick. Toss the avocado slices gently with the lemon juice, and arrange on top of the lettuce leaves. Place 3 slices of bacon on top of each sandwich and then add a layer of tomato slices on top of the bacon. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
 

Step 4

Spread each of the remaining 2 slices of toasted bread with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise side down, on the sandwiches. Cut in half and serve.
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