Classic BLT Sandwich (Printable)

Layers of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato with creamy mayo on golden toasted bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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 Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of warm salty bacon and cool crisp lettuce is pure satisfaction in every bite
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a proper diner
02 -
  • Patting your tomato slices dry with a paper towel prevents the bottom slice of bread from getting soggy
  • Letting the bacon drain on paper towels keeps your sandwich from tasting greasy
03 -
  • Warm your bacon slightly in the oven after draining if it has cooled down too much
  • Use a serrated knife to cut through the sandwich without squishing all the fillings out
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