Breakfast BLTs

1. Preheat the Oven

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures your bacon cooks evenly and becomes perfectly caramelized.

2. Make the Candied Bacon

Lay the bacon strips on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the dark brown sugar generously over the bacon, ensuring each piece gets a good coating. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the bacon and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the bacon is deeply caramelized. The sugar will create a sweet glaze that enhances the bacon's flavor beautifully.

3. Prepare the Basil and Pickled Pepper Mayonnaise

In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pickled hot peppers, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped. Add the mayonnaise and process until you achieve a smooth and vibrant green mixture. This mayonnaise will add a fresh and tangy kick to your BLTs.

4. Cook the Eggs

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and season them with a pinch of sea salt. Depending on your preference, you can either cover the eggs with a lid or flip them to cook the tops. Cook until the eggs are done to your liking, with the yolk just set or still runny.

5. Assemble the BLTs

Toast the slices of white bread to your desired level of crispiness. Slather one side of each slice with the basil and pickled pepper mayonnaise. Layer the iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced tomatoes, candied bacon, and cooked eggs on top. Optionally, you can add slices of avocado for an extra creamy texture. Finally, cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.