Classic BLT Sandwich (Print Version)

Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato stacked with creamy mayo on golden toasted bread.

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ Optional

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast of warm crispy bacon against cool crisp lettuce hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something you would wait all afternoon for
02 -
  • Pat those tomato slices dry with paper towels or your bread will turn soggy within minutes
  • Bacon keeps cooking after you remove it from the pan, so pull it slightly before it looks done
03 -
  • Cook your bacon in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes for the most consistent results without the mess
  • Let the assembled sandwich sit for 2 minutes before cutting so everything settles together
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