Christmas time calls for upscaling and the modest BLT shouldn’t be left out! So here we have the BLT With a Twist!
Course Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Calories 873kcal
Author Michelle Ordever
Ingredients
For the Avocado Spread
1large ripe avocadocut into small chunks
½cupfull-fat Greek yogurt
1large clove garlicfinely minced
1½Tbspfresh lime juiceapproximately ½ lime
1½tspground cumin
Sea salt and black pepperto taste.
For the BLT
6slicesbacon
4slicessourdough bread
2Tbspunsalted buttermelted
8leaveslettuce
2medium tomatoes
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
Place the avocado, Greek yogurt, and garlic in a medium bowl and combine thoroughly with a fork, leaving some small chunks of avocado in the mixture. Add the lime juice and cumin, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and cover tightly. Set aside.
Line a microwave-safe plate with paper towels and place the bacon strips on it. Cover the bacon with more paper towels and place in the microwave for 3-4 minutes on high, or until bacon is cooked through, but not too crispy. (Cook time will vary, so check after 2 minutes and adjust remaining time as needed).
Brush one side of each piece of bread with the melted butter. Heat grill pan over medium heat and place bread, buttered side down, on the pan. Apply light pressure to each slice with a spatula, being careful not to move the bread in the process. Once nice grill marks have formed, remove them from heat and set them aside.
Allow bread to cool slightly, then add avocado spread to 2 of the slices on the non-grilled side.
Divide the lettuce, tomato, and cooked bacon slices between the two sandwiches and top each with the remaining pieces of grilled bread.
Cut in half and serve immediately with your favorite side dish or potato chips. Enjoy!
Notes
Tip: If possible, prepare the avocado spread in advance to give the flavors a chance to develop. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, before using.