Go Back
+ servings

BLT Sandwich

A classic BLT sandwich made with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomatoes, served on toasted bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 slices Bacon Thick-cut preferred
  • 4 slices Bread White or whole grain
  • 1 cup Lettuce Romaine or iceberg, shredded
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Sliced
  • 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise Optional
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Pepper to taste Pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  2. While the bacon is cooking, toast the bread slices in a toaster until golden brown.
  3. Wash and slice the tomatoes and shred the lettuce.
Assemble the Sandwich
  1. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
  2. Layer the bacon, lettuce, and tomato on two slices of bread, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
  3. Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
  4. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider using avocado or adding a slice of cheese.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!