Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato Sandwiches

• 8 slices center-cut bacon, halved
• 1 ripe medium avocado
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated or minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 8 slices of bread
• 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices
• 4 romaine leaves

Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
2. Meanwhile, mash avocado in a medium bowl. Stir in basil, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper. Toast bread.
3. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the avocado mixture on 4 slices of toast. Top each with 4 pieces of bacon, 2 tomato slices, 1 lettuce leaf  and the remaining toast.