Classic BLT Sandwich (Printable Version)

Layers of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato with creamy mayonnaise 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

# 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 combination of warm crispy bacon against cool crisp lettuce creates this incredible temperature contrast that hits different
  • Something magical happens when ripe tomato juice meets toasted bread and creamy mayo
02 -
  • Soggy bread ruins everything so never assemble these more than 10 minutes before eating
  • Pat your tomato slices dry with paper towels to prevent the bottom slice from getting wet
03 -
  • Cook your bacon in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes for perfectly flat crispy slices every time
  • Butter and toast the inside of the bread slices for extra flavor and crunch
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