Best Bacon Caprese Sandwich Recipe

Name: Best Bacon Caprese Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basil Garlic Aioli:; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; Sandwich:; 7 slices bacon, halved; 2 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted; 1 (4 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1 heirloom tomato, sliced

Servings: persons

Basil Garlic Aioli:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Sandwich:
7 slices bacon, halved
2 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
1 (4 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 heirloom tomato, sliced

1
Mix mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate aioli until ready to use.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a wire rack inside a baking sheet to catch grease.
3
Place 3 bacon halves side by side on the wire rack. Weave another 3 to 4 bacon halves over and under those halves to form a square lattice. Repeat with remaining bacon halves.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Lift bacon lattices off the pan with a spatula onto paper towels.
5
Spread basil garlic aioli on each ciabatta roll; layer mozzarella slices, tomato, and bacon lattices on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Basil Garlic Aioli:, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Best Bacon Caprese Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Bacon Caprese Sandwich

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