Recipe Thursday! Bacon, Peach and Arugula Sandwiches

Ingredients
8 slices thick-cut bacon
1/4 cup packed fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice
 Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 thick slices multigrain bread
2 peaches, halved, pitted and thinly sliced
 Baby arugula, for topping
 Cornichons or other pickles, for serving (optional)

Directions

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning a few times until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then cut each slice in half. (Or bake bacon in oven at 350 degrees, until you have desired crispness. 15 minutes)

While the bacon is cooking, pulse the basil, olive oil, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a mini food processor (or finely chop the basil and whisk with the other ingredients) until smooth. Add the mayonnaise and pulse until just combined.

Toast the bread and spread evenly with the basil mayonnaise. Divide the peaches, bacon and arugula among half of the bread slices; top with the remaining bread slices. Serve with cornichons.

Total Time: 20 min   Prep: 12 min   Cook: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings   Level: Easy
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen