Weldon Owen

BLTA Sandwiches

Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    sandwiches
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Oakville Grocery The Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes from the Heart of Wine Country
Oakville Grocery The Cookbook

By Weldon Owen

Published 2023

  • About

The time-honored BLT gets the California treatment with the addition of creamy avocado and garlicky aioli. Although it’s best enjoyed in summer, when seasonal tomatoes fill local markets, you can make it in winter with slow-roasted tomatoes. For a big party, build mini versions on slider rolls.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4 slices artisanal bread, such as Della Fattoria semolina bread

Method

In a frying pan over medium-low heat, cook the bacon, turning once or twice, until the fat renders and the bacon becomes crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Lay the bread slices on a cutting board. Spread one side of each bread slice with the aioli, dividing it evenly. Arrange an avocado half on 2 of the aioli-covered slices, spreading the slices in an even layer