BLT wraps with horseradish mayonnaise for a tasty twist

Ingredients for BLT wraps with horseradish mayonnaise

• 60 g country-style bread, preferably day-old, torn into 2.5 cm pieces (about 180 g)

• 450 g thick-cut streaky bacon

• 2.5 ml kosher salt, plus more

• 120 ml mayonnaise

• 15 ml finely grated lemon zest

• 20 ml fresh lemon juice

• 10 ml prepared horseradish

• 5 ml freshly ground black pepper

• 3 heads Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated, covered, chilled

• 570 ml cherry tomatoes, halved

• 30 g basil leaves

• lemon wedges (for serving)

How to make BLT wraps with horseradish mayonnaise

1. Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 180°C (conventional) or 160°C (fan).

2. Spread the torn bread out on a rimmed baking tray.

3. Set a wire rack over the bread and arrange the bacon on the rack, allowing the strips to overlap slightly as they will shrink during cooking.

4. Bake for 20 minutes, until the bacon begins to crisp and the bread is enriched with the drippings, becoming nicely toasty.

5. Remove from the oven and turn the bacon. Carefully tilt the baking tray to pour off any excess fat into a small bowl; reserve for another use if desired.

6. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the bacon is brown and crisp and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

7. Transfer the bacon and toasted breadcrumbs to separate sheets of kitchen paper to drain.

8. Slide the breadcrumbs, still on the kitchen paper, onto a chopping board and crush them into very small pieces using a flat-bottomed measuring cup.

9. Season the crushed breadcrumbs with salt, then place them on a small plate or in a small bowl and set aside for serving.

10. Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, horseradish, pepper, and ½ tsp salt in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.

11. Arrange the bacon, lettuce leaves, tomatoes, basil, and lemon wedges on a platter or on a couple of plates, ensuring that each component is visible and easily accessible.

12. Set out kitchen shears alongside the bacon for easy cutting to size.

13. Serve with the crushed breadcrumbs and reserved horseradish mayonnaise for spreading over the lettuce.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.