BLT Sandwich with Crispy Bacon (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato layered between toasted bread with creamy mayonnaise for a classic American favorite.

# 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

→ Optional

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Direction 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The crunch of bacon against cool lettuce is pure satisfaction in every bite
  • Takes twenty minutes start to finish, perfect for feeding hungry people without fuss
02 -
  • Bacon must be completely crispy or it slides out when you bite down
  • Pat the tomato slices dry with paper towels to prevent the bread from getting soggy
03 -
  • Thick cut bacon gives you more crunch and less curling in the pan
  • Room temperature tomatoes have more flavor than cold ones straight from the fridge
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