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How to Make the Perfect BLT

This BLT recipe is quick, easy and full of flavor. Add avocado or egg for a fun twist!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 816 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lices sourdough bread or artisan bread
  • 8 lices Bacon
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes
  • 4 leaves lettuce iceberg, bibb or romaine
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise more to taste
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Wash lettuce, dry, and slice it into thin shreds if desired. Slice tomatoes into thick slices.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the bacon in a single layer. Cook, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain the bacon on a paper towel lined plate.
  3. Place the bread in a toaster and toast until lightly browned, butter if desired.
  4. Spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise.
  5. Top with bacon, tomatoes and lettuce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cut in half and serve.

Notes

  • To cook bacon in the oven, preheat oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet, place slices on the baking sheet, then bake for 18-20 minutes or until crisp.
  • Bread can be toasted 4-inches from the broiler for 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich Calories 816 (41%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 66g (102%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 1191mg (50%) Potassium 630mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1145IU (23%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 816

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 816 41%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 66g 102%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1191mg 50%
Potassium 630mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1145IU 23%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.