Creamy Garlic BLT

Lay bacon flat on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400° for approximately 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Drain fat. Pat bacon dry between paper towels.

Combine cream cheese, lemon juice & zest, garlic, and shallots in a food processor. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until combined. (Home made Boursin Cheese!)

Toast garlic bread until crispy, but do not overcook.

Spread cheese on the inside of the top piece of bread.

Assemble sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

Variations; Garlic salt, compound butters, arugula, spinach, pesto, horseradish, balsamic, thyme, sugar, brown sugar, cayenne, jalapenos, crushed pepper flakes, banana peppers, giardenera, pepperoncini, provolone, pepperoni, swiss, peppercorn melange, peppadew, pepperjack cheese, mozzarella, fresh mozzarella pearls, basil, oregano, bbq sauce, lemon zest, pancetta, sourdough, foccacia, roasted garlic, roasted bell peppers, roasted jalapeños or tomatoes, candied bacon, spicy candied bacon, saute spinach, braised kale, tomato-garlic confit, ranch, bleu cheese, goat cheese, red wine vinegar, feta, parmesean, hot sauce, sriracha, mayonnaise, flavored oils, aioli, flavored mayo, grilled veggies, eggplant, zucchini, sofrito, shallots, yellow squash, scallions, chives, cumin, herbes de provence, rosemary, Italian seasoning, applewood seasoning, paprika, smoked paprika, serrano, ancho chile, chipotle, malt vinegar, avocado, braised fennel, pickled jalapeños or onions, fried green tomatoes