Indulge in the classic BLT sandwich, a harmonious blend of crispy bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mayonnaise, all sandwiched between two slices of toasted bread. This American staple is a symphony of flavors and textures, a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and refreshing. With three variations to choose from, the BLT experience is elevated to new heights. The Traditional BLT stays true to the classic recipe, while the BLT with Avocado adds a creamy, nutty dimension, and the BLT with Fried Green Tomatoes introduces a delightful tangy crunch. Each variation offers a unique twist on the beloved BLT, ensuring that every bite is a delightful discovery.
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THE BEST BLT (BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO) SANDWICHES WITH SPECIAL SAUCE
Here's how to make a kick-ass Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich.
Provided by RebeccaBlackwell
Categories Sandwiches
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat until warm. Add a few slices of bacon and cook until crisp on both sides. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain while you cook the rest of the bacon.
- Toast the slices of bread, buttering the outside of the slices. Buttering the bread is optional.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble the sandwiches: spread one slice of bread with a generous amount of BLT sauce. Lay a couple slices of bacon over the sauce, top with a slice or two of tomato and a few pieces of lettuce. Top with another piece of toasted bread and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 856 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 120 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 56 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 2613 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams unsaturated fat
THE BEST BLT (BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO) SANDWICH
Use the best tomatoes. Put away the fancy bread. And most importantly: Don't mess with it.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories Lunch Quick and Easy Sandwiches Sandwich
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Add bacon and place a bacon press, skillet, or masonry trowel on top of it to keep it flat as it cooks. Cook until lightly browned on first side, about 5 minutes, then flip, cover again, and continue cooking until bacon is browned on both sides and fat has rendered, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Place bread on same skillet or griddle and toast in bacon fat over medium-low heat, swirling occasionally, until evenly browned on first side. Flip and brown second side.
- Lay toasted bread on a work surface and spread mayonnaise on both top faces. Divide lettuce evenly between both pieces of bread. Layer tomato slices on 1 piece of bread and sprinkle generously with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Break bacon slices in half and layer them onto the sandwich in 2 layers of 3 half slices each, alternating the orientation of bacon in each layer for more structural stability. Close sandwich and cut in half diagonally. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 952 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 34 g, ServingSize Makes 1 sandwich, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GRILLED BACON-TOMATO SANDWICHES
My family loves these sandwiches and they are very easy to prepare. Fresh basil, tangy Italian dressing and melted cheese meld perfectly together in this simple sandwich. -Betty Snoddy, Franklin, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Top 2 slices of bread with a slice of cheese each; layer each with 2 tomato slices, 2 bacon strips, half of the basil and another cheese slice. Top with remaining bread. Brush dressing over outside of sandwiches., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
BACON, LETTUCE & TOMATO SANDWICH
Smoky bacon is the star of this classic sandwich, with crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes playing strong supporting roles.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread toast slices with mayo.
- Fill with remaining ingredients to make 2 sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 760 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 12 g
A PERFECT BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SANDWICH
O.K. O.K. this recipe is for the Bacon Connoisseur's of the World from James Beard. I have placed this recipe here for safe keeping. A recipe for a brave day when one day I may take the plunge if I can find others who will follow me into the world of Bacon Fat! It's not mayonnaise with crumbled bacon, but mayonnaise made with bacon fat. The recipe makes only a small amount, about enough for 4 sandwiches. It's best to use it all up at once because any leftover mayonnaise must be refrigerated, and the bacon fat will turn it solid." Yes, I can see it all now a very hot summer day after picking my tomatoes...
Provided by oilpatchjo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Method:To prepare the bacon mayonnaise, combine the egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice in the small bowl of a food processor or in a blender and process to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
- Have the bacon fat liquid, but not hot. With the machine running, gradually add the bacon fat until the mixture starts to stiffen and emulsify, about 2 minutes. Once it starts to emulsify, you can add the fat more quickly. If the mayonnaise is too thick, just blend in 1 teaspoon of boiling water to thin it. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Arrange the lettuce and tomato slices on 1 slice of bread and season well with pepper. Top the tomato with the bacon slices and then the second slice of bread. Press together gently and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 440.8, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.5
BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND AVOCADO SANDWICH
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the tomato slices in a baking dish or plate. Pour the pickle brine over the tomatoes and season with pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Arrange the bacon in a single layer on a rack set inside a sheet tray. Season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Roast the bacon until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes per side.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayo, lemon juice, Worcestershire and garlic. Mix until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Season the avocado with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading the aioli on each slice of bread. Layer 2 slices of bread with the lettuce and then the avocado. Top the other 2 slices of bread with the bacon and tomatoes (let the brine drip off first). Close the sandwiches. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.
TEMPEH "BACON," LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SANDWICH
This modern take on the classic B.L.T. uses protein-packed marinated tempeh as a vegetarian substitute for bacon, grills the bread for charred flavor, and adds roasted cherry tomatoes for a sweet finish.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories No Meat, No Problem Soy Lettuce Tomato Sandwich Lunch
Yield Makes 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare marinade for Tempeh Bacon in a shallow dish, adding tomatoes along with tempeh. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh on one-half of sheet and tomatoes on remaining half in a single layer. Bake, tossing tempeh and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy and tomatoes are shrunken and sweet, 30-33 minutes.
- Divide mayonnaise between 2 slices of bread. Top with tempeh and roasted tomatoes. Arrange avocado slices, basil, and romaine over, then top with remaining slices to close sandwich.
BLT
The basic classic: bacon, lettuce, and tomato -- nothing fancy, just delicious. (I personally use fake vegetarian bacon these days, and it's still really good!)
Provided by MOTTSBELA
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Arrange the cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices on one slice of bread. Spread one side of remaining bread slice with the mayonnaise. Bring the two pieces together to make a sandwich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1254.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SANDWICH
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread 2 teaspoons mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Slice tomatoes at least 1/4 inch thick, and layer on one of the pieces of bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place bacon and lettuce leaves over tomatoes. Top with remaining piece of bread, and cut sandwich in half.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the sandwich will be. Look for thick-cut bacon, ripe tomatoes, and crisp lettuce.
- Cook the bacon perfectly. Bacon is best when it is cooked until it is crispy but not overcooked. This will give it the best flavor and texture.
- Toast the bread. Toasting the bread will help it to hold up to the juicy bacon and tomatoes. It will also give the sandwich a nice smoky flavor.
- Use a variety of toppings. In addition to bacon, lettuce, and tomato, you can also add other toppings to your sandwich, such as cheese, avocado, or sprouts.
- Be generous with the mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is essential for a BLT sandwich. It helps to bind the ingredients together and gives the sandwich a creamy, tangy flavor.
Conclusion:
The BLT sandwich is a classic for a reason. It is simple to make, but it is also incredibly delicious. With its combination of salty bacon, ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and creamy mayonnaise, the BLT is a sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give the BLT sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed.
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