This turkey and bacon sandwich with basil aioli is loaded with cracked pepper deli turkey, avocado slices, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and an easy basil aioli to tie it all in! This is not your momma's sandwich!
Cook the bacon. Cut the bacon strips in half and cook the bacon until it is brown and done thouraghly.
Make the aioli. Place the mayonnaise, basil, garlic clove, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until it is mostly smooth.
Toast the ciabatta rolls. Halve the rolls and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and set the oven to broil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are golden and toasted.
Make the sandwich. Stack the turkey, bacon, mozzarella cheese, roasted red pepper, and artichoke hearts onto of the bottom piece of bread. Drizzle with the basil aoili, then top with the top piece of bread. Dig in! Mangia!