California Avocado BLT

Ingredients

• 12 slices Thick-cut smoked bacon
• 2 large Ripe Hass avocados
• 8 slices Sourdough bread
• 4 large leaves Iceberg or Bibb lettuce
• 2 sliced Large heirloom tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, minced(optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Place bacon in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and minced chives to create the herb spread.

3. 3

   Lightly butter one side of each bread slice and toast in a pan or toaster until golden brown.

4. 4

   Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and cut into thick wedges or slices.

5. 5

   Spread a generous layer of the herb mayonnaise on the non-buttered side of all eight slices of toast.

6. 6

   On four slices of bread, layer the lettuce, followed by two thick slices of tomato.

7. 7

   Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, then top with three slices of bacon and half an avocado each.

8. 8

   Place the remaining bread slices on top, press down gently, and cut diagonally to serve.