BLT Classic American Sandwich (Printable)

Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and mayo layered on toasted bread for a flavorful meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
03 - Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - Place lettuce leaves on two slices of the bread.
05 - Layer sliced tomatoes over the lettuce and season with freshly ground black pepper if desired.
06 - Top each sandwich with 3 slices of crispy bacon.
07 - Cover with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side down.
08 - Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together so quickly that you can make it on your busiest days without any stress.
  • The combination of crispy, creamy, and fresh textures makes every bite satisfying in a way that never gets old.
  • You probably already have everything you need sitting in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • Drain the bacon well or the sandwich will get greasy and slide apart when you take a bite.
  • Toast the bread until it's firm, not just warm, because soggy bread ruins the whole experience.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the tomato or it will crush and make a mess on your cutting board.
03 -
  • Let the bacon cool for just a minute before assembling so it stays crispy instead of wilting the lettuce.
  • Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and keep the bread from getting soggy.
  • Always taste your tomato first because a bland one will disappoint you no matter how good the rest of the sandwich is.
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