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BLT Wraps with Horseradish Mayonnaise

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The classic components of a BLT get enhanced with a spicy, zesty horseradish mayo—the ideal foil for ripe summer tomatoes and salty bacon.

Ingredients

4 servings

2 oz. country-style bread, preferably day-old, torn into 1" pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 lb. thick-cut bacon
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. prepared horseradish
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 heads of Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated, covered, chilled
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup basil leaves
Lemon wedges (for serving)
  1. Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, horseradish, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl to combine; set aside.

    Step 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).

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  • Little Gem lettuces are very small heads of lettuce. I have never seen them for sale. I grow them from seeds. They are a lovely presentation of one head per person and good lettuce flavor.

    • Epic Eats

    • Odenton, MD

    • 7/20/2020

  • You can use romaine or any other large leaf lettuce. Spread the mayo on the lettuce, sprinkle bread crumbs, basil, tomato and bacon on the lettuce then roll it up and enjoy. The lemon doesn’t really go with these flavors so skip it. This is also good with hummus as the spread. If you’re not worried about carbs you can wrap it in tortilla or whatever your favorite flat bread might be.

    • dashmore

    • Eugene Oregon

    • 8/14/2019

  • The title says this is a wrap recipe but it doesn't seem like they are wraps?

    • Anonymous

    • brooklyn, ny

    • 9/13/2018

  • This is not a review, but rather a question: Where can I find "Little Gem" lettuce? I have looked at all of the grocery store close to where I live. None have it, and none of the produce people that I have asked have never heard of it. This includes three local grocery stores, as well as Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's. I have had it while visiting my daughter who lives in Scotland. All the grocery stores where she lives, carry it. It's fabulous, and I so wish I could find it. I have seen recipes calling for it at other U. S. food/recipe sites, as well as Epicurious. I think that maybe more people would try this recipe if they could track down the illusive "Little Gem" lettuce. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

    • Anonymous

    • Massachusetts

    • 9/5/2018

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