BLT Sandwich: The Classic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Delight
A crispy and flavorful BLT sandwich made with thick-cut bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mayonnaise on toasted bread. A timeless favorite!
Equipment
- Skillet or Oven
- Toaster
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon cooked until crispy
- 4 slices white or whole wheat bread toasted
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or more to taste
- 2 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce washed and dried
- 2 slices tomato ripe and fresh
- 1/4 tsp salt to season tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
- While the bacon cooks, toast the slices of bread until golden brown and crisp.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
- Place fresh lettuce leaves on two slices of the bread.
- Layer the sliced tomatoes on top of the lettuce, seasoning them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Add the crispy bacon strips on top of the tomatoes.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down, and press gently.
- Slice the sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately with chips or a side salad.
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Notes
For an extra twist, add sliced avocado or a fried egg to turn it into a BLT-A or BELT sandwich.
