BLT Sandwich
A classic BLT sandwich with toasted bread, seasoned ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and crispy bacon. The ingredient order keeps the toast from getting soggy and gives every bite the right balance.
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread toasted
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 medium large ripe tomatoes sliced ¼-inch thick
- coarse salt
- ground black pepper
- 4 to 6 Lettuce leaves (romaine, green leaf, or iceberg)
- 8 to 10 slices cooked bacon crisp
Instructions
- Toast the bread until lightly golden. Spread the mayonnaise evenly over one side of each slice of toast.
- Place the lettuce on two slices of bread. Top with the tomato slices and season the tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the bacon over the tomatoes, then top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
- Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
Season the tomatoes: This is one of the biggest differences between an average BLT and a great one. Salt brings out the tomato flavor.
Ingredient order: Putting the lettuce against the bread helps create a barrier so the tomato juices don't soak into the toast as quickly.
Sandwich upgrades: Add a few slices of ripe avocado or a fried egg or replace the mayo with homemade lemon dill aioli.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 760kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g
