🥪 Classic BLT Sandwich (Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato)
Simple. Iconic. Crispy, juicy, and perfectly balanced.
⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 10–15 minutes
🍽 Servings
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1 sandwich (easy to scale up)
🧾 Ingredients
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2 slices bread (white, sourdough, or whole wheat)
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4–6 slices bacon
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2–3 slices ripe tomato
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2–3 leaves lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
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1–2 tbsp mayonnaise
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper
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Optional: butter (for toasting)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Bacon
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Place bacon in a cold skillet.
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Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crispy (8–10 minutes).
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Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Alternative:
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Oven-bake at 400°F / 200°C for 15–18 minutes.
2️⃣ Toast the Bread
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Toast bread until golden and crisp.
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Optional: lightly butter for extra flavor.
3️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables
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Wash and dry lettuce thoroughly.
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Slice tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble the BLT
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Spread mayonnaise on one or both slices of toast.
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Layer:
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Lettuce
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Tomato
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Bacon
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Close sandwich, slice in half, and serve immediately.
🥓 BLT Pro Tips
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Always put lettuce next to the bread to prevent sogginess.
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Season tomatoes separately — it makes a big difference.
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Thick-cut bacon = more crunch and flavor.
❓ Q & A – Classic BLT Sandwich
Q: What’s the best bread for a BLT?
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White bread: traditional and soft
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Sourdough: tangy and sturdy
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Whole wheat: nuttier, healthier
Q: What lettuce works best?
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Iceberg: classic crunch
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Romaine: slightly sturdier
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Avoid soft lettuces — they wilt quickly.
Q: Can I add cheese?
Traditionally no, but:
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Cheddar
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Swiss
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Pepper jack
are popular additions.
Q: How do I keep the sandwich from getting soggy?
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Toast the bread well
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Dry lettuce thoroughly
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Put lettuce between bread and tomato
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
Not recommended assembled.
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Prep bacon and veggies ahead
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Assemble just before eating
Q: Can I make a healthier BLT?
Yes:
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Use turkey bacon
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Whole-grain bread
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Light mayo or avocado spread
Q: Is avocado allowed in a BLT?
Technically it becomes a BLAT, but it’s delicious 🥑😄
