Country Fried BLT with Fresh Herb Aioli Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Sandwich Recipes. (Country Fried BLT with Fresh Herb Aioli Recipe). Bacon is considered by many (myself included) to be the ice cream of meats. Breading and frying it in oil takes it to a completely new level. I serve these on slider buns as appetizers for parties.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 sandwiches

Country Fried BLT with Fresh Herb Aioli Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)

4 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 cup chopped fresh basil

1 cup chopped fresh dill

1 quart oil for frying

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

½ cup heavy cream

2 eggs

beaten

1 (1 pound) package bacon strips

halved

16 small sandwich rolls

4 tomatoes

sliced

salt and pepper to taste

½ head lettuce

chopped

American Gyros

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Make the aioli by stirring the mayonnaise garlic lemon juice basil and dill together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Stir the flour onion powder garlic powder and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Whisk the heavy cream and beaten eggs together in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Dip each piece of bacon into the egg mixture and then into the flour mixture. Repeat the process a second time to assure each piece is heavily coated.

Step 5

Fry the bacon in the hot oil until golden brown 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Step 6

Spread a generous amount of the aioli onto each roll. Add a slice of tomato to each and season with salt and pepper. Finish the sandwiches with a portion of the lettuce and a few slices of bacon.

Nutritional Information

Country Fried BLT with Fresh Herb Aioli Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 355.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.4g 17%

Carbohydrates: 24.5g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 25.3g 39%

Saturated Fat: 5.9g 29%

Cholesterol: 49.1mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 946.6IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 64.3mcg 16%

Calcium: 51.3mg 5%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 20.7mg 7%

Potassium: 247.5mg 7%

Sodium: 399mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 227.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.