BLT with Sriracha-Basil Mayo

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 20 minutes • Serves: 4

12 slices smoked bacon, cut crosswise in half
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons sriracha chili sauce
8 slices favorite bread, toasted
8 thick slices tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 slices pepper Jack cheese
4 large lettuce leaves

1. Preheat oven to 400°; line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Assemble bacon into 4 bacon weaves on prepared pan; bake 20 minutes or until browned and crispy.

2. In small bowl, stir mayonnaise, basil and sriracha.

3. Evenly spread 4 slices of toast with Sriracha-Basil Mayo; evenly top with tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Evenly top with bacon weaves, cheese and lettuce; close sandwiches and cut in half.

Approximate nutritional values per serving:
633 Calories, 37g Fat (12g Saturated), 142mg Cholesterol,
1234mg Sodium, 55g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 19g Protein

Get Inspired!

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