How to Make THE BEST BLT
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How to Make THE BEST BLT
Description
This BLT sandwich starts with bacon fried in a skillet until crisp, then drained to remove excess grease. Thickly sliced tomatoes seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper bring juiciness and slight acidity, balanced by fresh iceberg lettuce for crunch. The white bread is toasted and spread with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, adding creaminess and moisture to the sandwich. Bacon pieces are layered in two overlapping layers, followed by the tomatoes and lettuce before topping with the mayo-coated bread slices.
The sandwich is typically sliced in half and served immediately, often accompanied by simple sides like potato chips. For convenience, bacon can be cooked in advance, stored refrigerated for up to four days, and added fresh when assembling the sandwich. Adding a thin layer of butter to the toast before the mayonnaise enhances richness.
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon
- 4 lices white bread
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- 1 large tomato
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Layer the bacon in a heavy bottom or cast iron skillet and heat to medium. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until desired crispness then drain on a paper towel-lined plate. While the bacon is cooking, thickly slice the tomato and tear off large chunks of lettuce from the head. Season the tomato slices with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Once the bacon is done, toast the bread. Slather one side of each piece of toast. Tear or cut the bacon pieces in half. Layer 6 half slices of bacon in two layers on two of the four mayo-ed toasts, alternating the direction of each layer. Top with 1 or 2 slices of tomato, and several layers of lettuce. Top with the two other slices of toast. Slice the sandwich in half and serve with potato chips.
Notes
- Bacon can be cooked ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 4 days for easy assembly.
- Adding a thin layer of butter to the toast before spreading mayonnaise can enrich the sandwich flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 982IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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