BLT Wraps with Horseradish Mayonnaise
A fresh and flavorful twist on the classic BLT, featuring crispy bacon, Little Gem lettuce leaves, and cherry tomatoes served with homemade horseradish mayonnaise and toasted breadcrumbs. Perfect for a light meal or lunch.
Ingredients
- •2 oz country-style bread
- •1 lb thick-cut bacon
- •½ tsp kosher salt
- •½ cup mayonnaise
- •1 Tbsp lemon zest
- •4 tsp lemon juice
- •2 tsp prepared horseradish
- •1 tsp black pepper
- •3 heads Little Gem lettuce
- •1 pint cherry tomatoes
- •1 cup basil leaves
- •1 serving lemon wedges
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spread out torn bread on a rimmed baking sheet. Set a wire rack in baking sheet over bread and arrange bacon on rack (it's okay if strips overlap a bit; they'll shrink as they cook). This setup will crisp the bacon, and as the bread becomes enriched with some of the drippings, it will get nice and toasty. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and turn bacon. Carefully tilt baking sheet to pour off any fat into a small bowl; reserve for another use if desired. Return to oven and bake until bacon is brown and crisp and breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Transfer bacon and toasted breadcrumbs to separate paper towels to drain.
40 min
- 2.
Slide breadcrumbs, still on paper towels, to a cutting board and crush into very small pieces with a flat-bottomed measuring cup. Season with salt, place on a small plate or in a small bowl, and set aside for serving.
5 min
- 3.
Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, horseradish, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl to combine; set aside.
5 min
- 4.
Arrange bacon, lettuce leaves, tomatoes, basil, and lemon wedges on a platter or on a couple of plates and in bowls so that each component is visible and easily accessible. Set out kitchen shears next to bacon for cutting to size. Serve with breadcrumbs and reserved horseradish mayonnaise (for spreading over lettuce).
10 min