🥓 The Ultimate Classic BLT Sandwich
Crispy bacon, juicy ripe tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and creamy mayonnaise between perfectly toasted bread—simple, classic, and incredibly satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients — Makes 2 sandwiches
6 slices thick-cut bacon
4 slices white, sourdough, or sandwich bread
1 large ripe tomato
4–6 leaves crisp romaine or iceberg lettuce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon softened butter, optional
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the bacon:
Place bacon in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat for 6–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Prepare the vegetables:
Slice the tomato into thick slices. Lightly season with salt and black pepper. Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuce.
Toast the bread:
Toast the bread until golden and crisp around the edges. For extra richness, lightly butter it before toasting.
Add the mayonnaise:
Spread mayonnaise generously over one side of each toasted bread slice.
Build the BLT:
Layer lettuce on the bottom slice, followed by tomato and crispy bacon. Season the tomato with another small pinch of pepper if desired.
Finish:
Place the second slice of bread on top, mayonnaise-side down. Gently press the sandwich together.
Slice and serve:
Cut each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately while the bacon and toast are still crisp.
⭐ Secret to the Best BLT
Use thick, crispy bacon, ripe but firm tomatoes, cold crunchy lettuce, and freshly toasted bread. Don’t skip seasoning the tomato—it makes a huge difference.
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes | Total: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
