Bacon, Lettuce & Fried Tomatoes with Basil Mayonnaise

1.Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and basil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside.

2.Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.

3.Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium until a few grains of grits sizzle when dropped into it.

4.Meanwhile, combine grits, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a shallow dish.

5.Dip tomato slices into 1/2 cup mayonnaise, then dredge in seasoned grits, coating both sides.

6.Fry coated tomatoes in hot oil until coating is set and golden, about 30 seconds per side.

7.To assemble, spread basil mayonnaise on each biscuit bottom; top with lettuce, bacon, and a fried tomato. Spread more basil mayonnaise on each biscuit top and arrange on top of sandwich.