The ultimate summer BLT. Featuring millionaire bacon, juicy ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced lettuce, crisp red onions, creamy avocado, and a luscious roasted garlic truffle aioli. It’s herby, juicy, and everything you want in a summer sandwich.
If you’re familiar with my Loaded Million Dollar BLT, think of this as its summertime cousin. The roasted garlic herb aioli adds a fresh, herby flavor that pairs perfectly with juicy summer tomatoes. Both sandwiches are incredibly delicious and definitely worth adding to your must-try list!
Why you’ll love this Summer BLT?
Who doesn’t love a good BLT? Juicy, ripe tomatoes are the star of the show, bringing fresh, vibrant flavor to every bite.
- Loaded with texture: Crispy candied bacon, crunchy lettuce, creamy avocado, and toasted bread create the perfect balance of textures.
- Roasted garlic herb aioli: A flavorful twist on the classic BLT that adds a rich, herby finish. Perfect for summer
- Easy to make: Simple ingredients come together in just minutes for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients for this Summer BLT
- Bread: I used brioche for this recipe, but sourdough, focaccia or ciabatta would be equally delicious.
- unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Lettuce: deli style. thinly sliced
- tomato: seasoned with salt, pepper
- red onions: thinly sliced
- avocado slices
How To Make Million Dollar Bacon?
- Turkey bacon
- Maple syrup
- Black pepper
- Brown sugar
- Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (use to your discretion)
More Sandwich Recipes to Try
- Ultimate Blackened Chicken Sandwich
- Quick & Easy Summer Turkey Croissant Sandwich
- Fried Tuna Cake Sandwich
- Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Fried Fish Sandwich
If you make this Million Dollar BLT, please be sure to leave a comment, and or tag me on Instagram @cookwithci. I would love to see your recreations and hear your thoughts.
Ultimate Summer BLT
Ingredients
- sliced brioche bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- lettuce thinly sliced
- tomato seasoned
- pickled red onions
- avocado slices
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tsp olive oil
for the million dollar bacon
- Turkey bacon
- 2 tbsp Syrup
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1-2 tbsp brown sugar
- red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper use to your discretion
For the aioli
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 1 tsp white truffle oil
- 2 tsp chives
- fresh basil
- 1/2 lemon
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- For the roasted garlic: Slice about ½ inch off the top of a whole head of garlic to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast for 35–45 minutes, or until the cloves are soft, golden, and fragrant. Let cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and use as desired. degrees and prep baking sheet with parchment paper
- For the Bacon: Lay the bacon on a baking sheet or a wire rack. Brush maple syrup on both sides and season with black pepper, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check periodically as you approach the 15-minute mark, and cook longer if needed.
- For the aioli: add mayo, lemon juice, roasted garlic, basil, chives and salt and pepper to a blender. Pulse until smooth. Add a drizzle of white truffle oil and pulse once more. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Heat butter and a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once it begins to bubble, toast both sides of the brioche for 3-4 minutes.
- To assemble, spread a generous layer of aioli on the untoasted side of each bread slice. Layer the bacon, seasoned tomato, lettuce, and red onion on one slice, then drizzle with additional aioli and top with avocado slices. Finish with the remaining slice of bread and serve.
- Wrap in parchment paper and cut in half and enjoy! Serve with your favorite chips and drink.
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