Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Bacon Sandwiches

* For the Aioli:
* ¼ cup mayonnaise
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 tsp lemon juice
* 1 tsp dijon mustard
* Salt & pepper, to taste
* For the Sandwiches:
* 8 slices bacon or turkey bacon
* 8 slices French bread
* Aioli
* 1 tomato, sliced
* 12-16 fresh basil leaves
* 1 large ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
* Salt & pepper, to taste


Make aioli by whisking together all of the aioli ingredients. Set aside in refrigerator.

Fry bacon in a large skillet. Once cooked through, place on paper towels to drain excess grease.

Toast bread and lay out 4 slices.

Spread aioli on each of the 4 slices. Top the aioli with 2 tomato slices, 2 slices of bacon, 3-4 basil leaves and then about 2 mozzarella slices.

Season the mozzarella with salt and pepper and then top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.

You can also grill this sandwich. Simply assemble the sandwiches without toasting the bread, brush the outsides with olive oil and grill in a skillet until golden brown.