Classic BLT Sandwich (Printable)

Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and creamy mayo stacked between golden toasted bread slices.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread

→ Bacon

02 - 6 slices bacon

→ Produce

03 - 4 large lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg)
04 - 1 large ripe tomato, sliced

→ Condiments

05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
04 - Layer lettuce leaves on two slices of the bread.
05 - Place sliced tomatoes on top of the lettuce and season with black pepper, if desired.
06 - Add 3 slices of crispy bacon to each sandwich.
07 - Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
08 - Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot crispy bacon and cool crisp lettuce creates pure satisfaction in every bite
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something you waited all day for
02 -
  • Drying your tomato slices on paper towels for 30 seconds prevents your bread from becoming a soggy mess
  • Letting the bacon drain on paper towels for just a minute keeps all the flavor without the greasy aftermath
03 -
  • Cook your bacon in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes for perfectly even strips without the stovetop mess
  • Season your tomatoes with a tiny pinch of salt along with the pepper to enhance their natural sweetness
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