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How to Make THE BEST BLT
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How to Make THE BEST BLT

The BLT sandwich features crispy bacon, fresh tomato slices, iceberg lettuce, and creamy mayonnaise on toasted white bread. The bacon is cooked to desired crispness, and the tomatoes are seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance their flavor. The combination results in a classic, satisfying sandwich with contrasting textures from crispy bacon and crunchy lettuce, rounded by smooth mayo spread.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 622 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 622

% 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.