Classic BLT Sandwich (Print Version)

Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and creamy mayo stacked between golden toasted bread slices.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread

→ Bacon

02 - 6 slices bacon

→ Produce

03 - 4 large lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg)
04 - 1 large ripe tomato, sliced

→ Condiments

05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

→ Optional

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
04 - Layer lettuce leaves on two slices of the bread.
05 - Place sliced tomatoes on top of the lettuce and season with black pepper, if desired.
06 - Add 3 slices of crispy bacon to each sandwich.
07 - Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
08 - Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the sandwich that somehow tastes like a hug even on your worst days
  • The crispy juicy creamy combo hits every single craving at once
  • Takes literally 20 minutes from fridge to first bite
02 -
  • Soggy bread is the enemy here, so always dry your tomato slices on a paper towel before layering them on
  • Putting mayo on both slices of bread creates a moisture barrier that keeps the sandwich from falling apart
03 -
  • Thick sliced tomato is better than thin, give me those big juicy bites every time
  • A sprinkle of salt on the tomatoes amps up all the other flavors
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