Best-Ever BLT Sandwich
This classic BLT Sandwich is a timeless favorite that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and always satisfying.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick-sliced bread
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 slices bacon, regular-cut (*See notes)
- 2-4 leaves of lettuce, ribs removed
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 2 Tbsp regular mayonnaise
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy using your preferred method.Oven: Bake it on a prepared baking sheet at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes. Flip and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until crispy.Stove top: Cook it in a griddle or pan over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until crispy.Air fryer: My preferred method. Cook it in the air fryer at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until crispy.
- Drain the cooked bacon on a plate lined with paper towels and allow it to cool.
- Butter both sides of the slices of bread and toast them in a griddle or pan over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- Spread 1 Tbsp of mayonnaise over each slice of toasted bread. Layer one of the slices of bread with 1-2 leaves of lettuce, 1 slice of tomato, and season with salt and pepper to taste, depending on the saltiness of the bacon. Place 4 slices of crispy bacon on top of the tomato, and top it with the second slice of toasted bread. Serve immediately.
Notes
- *This recipe calls for regular-cut bacon to make a crispy BLT sandwich. You can also use thick-cut bacon, but keep in mind that it will take longer to cook.
- Use large heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, which are thick and hearty. You can also use tomatoes on the vine, which are smaller, juicier, and sweeter.
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