BLT Classic American Sandwich (Printable)

A satisfying blend of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and creamy mayo on toasted bread.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread

→ Bacon

02 - 6 slices bacon

→ Produce

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

→ Condiments

05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

→ Optional

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook bacon slices until crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
02 - Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly over one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - Place the lettuce leaves on two of the mayonnaise-coated bread slices.
05 - Arrange sliced tomatoes over the lettuce and season with freshly ground black pepper if desired.
06 - Distribute three slices of crispy bacon atop the tomatoes on each sandwich.
07 - Cover each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side down.
08 - Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes, which means lunch doesn't feel like a project.
  • The contrast between warm crispy bacon and cool fresh tomato is genuinely addictive.
  • You'll taste the difference quality ingredients make, and that's a small kitchen lesson worth learning.
02 -
  • Undercooking the bacon is a mistake I only made once because it changes the entire sandwich from crispy to chewy.
  • Using cold ingredients straight from the fridge means your toast gets cold before you finish building, so work quickly.
03 -
  • Buying bacon that's already cooked from the grocery store saves time on weekday lunches, though fresh-cooked is always better.
  • Draining bacon on paper towels keeps it from getting soggy and ensures every bite stays crispy.
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