April 11, 2023

LBLT (Lamb Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich)

Recipe Provided By

American Lamb Board

Servings

12

Marinated American lamb chops with rosemary & garlic on a plate

Ingredients

24 slices griddled sourdough bread
1-1/2 cups Creamy Garlic Aioli (recipe follows)
3 cups arugula leaves
24 slices tomato, thinly sliced
36 slices avocado
36 slices American Lamb bacon, cooked until crisp

Creamy Garlic Aioli (1-1/2 cups):

1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
2 to 3 tablespoons mashed roasted garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 to 2 tablespoons green or red pepper sauce

Directions

Place 2 grilled slices of bread on a clean, dry surface. Spread top of each slice with 1 tablespoon Creamy Garlic Aioli. Top one slice with 1/4 cup arugula leaves, 2 slices tomato and 3 avocado slices. Place 3 crisp slices of lamb bacon on top; place other slice of bread Aioli-side down onto top of bacon; press gently to adhere. Cut into 2 halves or 4 quarters; use a food pick in each section to keep it from falling apart.

For the Creamy Garlic Aioli: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, lime zest and pepper sauce. Place in a covered container; chill.

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