BLT bap with guacamole

Take the traditional bacon sarnie to another level with smashed avocado and a few chilli flakes for a spicy kick.

This is proper nostalgia for me. A bacon roll was my lunchtime snack every Saturday after football, minus the lettuce and tomato because that would have made it too healthy.

Now I’m more of an ‘avo on toast’ kind of guy, which is why I merged the two to create the best of both worlds with this A-BLT.

The lettuce and tomato is still optional, but I do insist on using streaky bacon and crisping it up so it almost singes your tongue before melting in the mouth.

It is something of a guilty pleasure for me and feels super indulgent, which is the way every brunch dish should be, right?

How To Make My BLT Bap With Guacamole

• Chef Catling’s recipe notes
• Recipe: BLT bap with guacamole

Tips & Notes To Know

• Cook smart: Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and lay the bacon on top. The fat will drip down and the bacon will crisp up better. You can save the bacon fat for frying eggs or roasting potatoes. It will last for up to 3 months in the fridge.
• Use a ripe, Hass avocado: They’re the king of avocados and tend to be richer in flavour and smaller in size with dark green, pebbled skin. To test their ripeness, gently press the top near the stem — it should give slightly. If it feels soft or mushy, it’s too far gone.
• Mash by hand: We’re not making a purée here, so keep the blender in your cupboard. Use a fork for a chunky, rustic guacamole.

BLT bap with guacamole

Serves: 2 Prep time: 5 Cook time: 10 mins 10 mins

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Ingredients

6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, trimmed of excess fat
1 Hass avocado, stoned
1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes
Pinch of garlic granules
1/2 lime, juiced
2 wholemeal rolls
2 salad tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 baby gem lettuce, leaves picked

Instructions

Step 1
Spread the streaky bacon out on a wire rack and set over a lined baking tray. Place under a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Remove and set aside.

Step 2
In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork and stir in the chilli flakes and garlic granules. Season with salt, pepper and lime juice to taste and set aside.

Step 3
Halve the wholemeal rolls and place under the grill to toast. Spread both sides with the smashed avocado, then layer with the sliced tomato, lettuce and three strips of bacon each before serving.