CANDIED BACON BLTS
Candying the bacon in the oven adds a little bit of sweetness to the mix, enhancing a classic BLT. After the bacon gets crisp, you can overlap the strips, imitating the size and shape of your bread. As the bacon cools, the "caramel" on the outside firms up, making the sandwich easier to assemble -- and eat, too!
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the candied bacon: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line one rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and another with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon slices very close together on the foil-lined baking sheet -- they should all fit on one.
- Sprinkle about 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar and a few grinds of black pepper over each slice of bacon. Bake until the bacon is evenly browned and very crisp, 15 to 17 minutes.
- While the bacon is still hot, transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet and divide into 2 groups, overlapping 5 slices slightly on top of each other. Let cool while you prepare the rest of the sandwich.
- For the sandwich: Lay the tomato slices on a large plate and season with salt and pepper. Spread the mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- When the skillet is hot, add 2 slices of bread, mayo-side down, and toast until deeply golden brown. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining 2 slices of bread. Let cool completely. If desired, spread more mayonnaise on the untoasted sides of the bread.
- To build each sandwich, layer half of the lettuce, basil, onion, tomato slices and bacon between 2 slices of bread. If desired, cut the sandwich in half.
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Daniel KING
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to make BLTs, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The candied bacon is a really unique touch, and it adds a lot of flavor to the sandwich.
Shohidul islam Shanto
[email protected]These BLTs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the candied bacon, and the sandwiches were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Abbas mj
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of BLTs, but these candied bacon BLTs were amazing! The bacon was perfectly crispy and the combination of flavors was just incredible. I'll definitely be making these again.
Preety Shalom
[email protected]These BLTs were so delicious and easy to make! I'm definitely going to be making these again soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
mix berry
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to make BLTs, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The candied bacon is a really unique touch, and it adds a lot of flavor to the sandwich.
Osama Saleem
[email protected]These BLTs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the candied bacon, and the sandwiches were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Jannatulfardousjui
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of BLTs, but these candied bacon BLTs were amazing! The bacon was perfectly crispy and the combination of flavors was just incredible. I'll definitely be making these again.
Adegunloye Rebecca
[email protected]These BLTs were so delicious and easy to make! I'm definitely going to be making these again soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Shauna Evans
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to make BLTs, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The candied bacon is a really unique touch, and it adds a lot of flavor to the sandwich.
Tremaine Mohan
[email protected]These BLTs were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the candied bacon, and the sandwiches were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Bettye Harrell
[email protected]I've made BLTs many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The candied bacon is a real game-changer, and the combination of flavors is just incredible.
king of sprit Legend
[email protected]These BLTs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making these again for my family and friends.
Marshall Wingard
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but I loved the candied bacon in this recipe. It was sweet and savory, and it paired perfectly with the other ingredients in the BLT.
SIYAM MAHMUD
[email protected]These BLTs were absolutely delicious! The candied bacon was the perfect addition, and the tomatoes and lettuce were fresh and crisp. I will definitely be making these again.
Mijjannoor Rohman
[email protected]I love BLTs, but I've never had one with candied bacon before. This recipe is a game-changer! The bacon is so flavorful and adds a really nice touch to the sandwich.
Mark Nicoletti
[email protected]These BLTs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making these again and again.
Terry Kleinbooi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of BLTs, but these candied bacon BLTs were amazing! The bacon was perfectly crispy and the combination of flavors was just incredible.
Andrew Butterworth
[email protected]These BLTs were a hit at my last party! The candied bacon added a sweet and smoky flavor that really took the sandwich to the next level. I'll definitely be making these again.