Italian BLT
Recreate one of the most popular sandwiches in the U.S. with an Italian twist. Instead of bacon, lettuce and mayo, this unexpected variation uses authentic Italian ingredients to boost the flavor. Burrata cheese, pancetta, arugula and basil mayo served on rustic Italian bread will elevate your menu and your check averages.
Course: Sandwiches
Italian BLT
Ingredients
- 2 Italian Rustic bread slices, each
- Olive oil, as needed
- 6 tbsp. Basil Mayo
- 2 Tomato slices
- 1⁄4 cup Baby arugula
- 1 Grande Burrata ball, cut into 3 pieces
- 3 slices, Pancetta cooked crisp, each
- 1⁄4 oz. Balsamic glaze
Directions
- Brush 2 bread slices with olive oil and lightly toast. Spread 1 tbsp. Basil Mayo on each side of bread. Layer 2 tomato slices on bottom slice of bread; top with 1/4 cup arugula, 3 pieces Grande Burrata, 3 pancetta slices and 1/4 oz. balsamic glaze. Close with top slice of bread and diagonal-slice.
- Accompany with 4 tbsp. Basil Mayo portioned in a ramekin.
Basil Mayo
Ingredients
- 1 Lemon, zested
- 1⁄4 cup Grande Parmesan, grated
- 1⁄2 cup Fresh basil
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- Sea salt and black pepper, as needed
Directions
- Combine lemon zest with remaining ingredients in blender; mix to blend.
