Best Bacon Caprese Sandwich

This best bacon caprese sandwich with basil garlic aioli combines two of my favorite lunches: the classic BLT and the caprese salad. It’s a winner!

Step: 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.

Step: 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a wire rack inside a baking sheet to catch grease.

Step: 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.

Step: 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.

Step: 5

Spread basil garlic aioli on each ciabatta roll; layer mozzarella slices, tomato, and bacon lattices on top.

Per Serving: 693 calories; protein 31.9g; carbohydrates 36.4g; fat 46.5g; cholesterol 81.9mg; sodium 1677.2mg.