How to Make a Classic BLT Sandwich
An easy-to-make bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Bacon, perfectly ripe tomatoes, and fresh lettuce are the main components to the BLT.The BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce, tomato) is a true classic, great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Make the perfect sandwich every time with this recipe.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Toaster optional
- Cutting board
- Non-stick skillet or frying pan
Ingredients
- 4 Bacon rashers
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 1 Tomato
- 4 slices bread choose your favourite
- Sandwich spread butter, margarine, mayonnaise, cream cheese, etc.
Instructions
- Cut the 4 Bacon rashers into small pieces about 7cm long.
- Cut the 4 Lettuce leaves in to small pieces.
- Slice 1 Tomato into thin circles.
- Take the 4 slices bread and put them in a toaster.
- While the bread is toasting, fry the bacon in a pan. Stop frying when it looks cooked. Do not burn it.
- When the toasted slices are ready, put on the Sandwich spread.
- Put the lettuce, tomato slices, and bacon together in the sandwich.
- Cut into triangles and serve.
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Notes
- The slices of bread do not need to be toasted, but it makes the sandwich more crunchy.
BLT Sandwich Variations
- Another type of the BLT is the BLO where you use onions not tomatoes.
- Have a BLT Roll instead of a sandwich.
- Use dark rye or multigrain instead of white bread.
- You can mix the lettuce with mayonnaise if you want.
- Try adding grated cheese or a cheese slice.
- See our Ultimate BLT Sandwich Recipe.