Description
Learn how to make the best classic BLT sandwich with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and creamy avocado all layered on toasted buttery bread. This easy-to-make sandwich recipe highlights perfectly cooked bacon baked to perfection and fresh ingredients assembled for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread & Spread
- 2 slices thick slices hearty white bread
- 4 teaspoons butter (soft)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise OR other sauce
Bacon & Toppings
- 4 slices thin cut bacon
- 2-4 pieces green leaf lettuce
- 1 perfectly ripe tomato
- 1/2 perfectly ripe avocado
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Start by frying your bacon, although baking the bacon is recommended for easier cleanup. Bake until crispy, but not overly crisp. Remove from heat and transfer the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess grease. Tear each slice in half to make 8 strips and keep warm for assembly.
- Toast the Bread: While the bacon cooks, spread butter on both sides of the bread slices. Place the bread in a skillet over medium heat and toast lightly for a few minutes on each side until lightly browned but not dark. Alternatively, toast the bread lightly in a toaster and then butter both sides. Set aside.
- Prepare Lettuce and Tomato: Wash and dry the green leaf lettuce thoroughly. Slice the tomato into roughly 3/8 inch thick slices and lay them on a paper towel-lined plate briefly to absorb moisture.
- Slice the Avocado: Cut the avocado in half and slice one half into strips suitable for sandwich layering.
- Assemble the Sandwich – Part 1: Spread about 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of mayonnaise on one piece of toasted bread. Layer on the lettuce leaves followed by two slices of the drained tomato. Season the tomato lightly with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Sandwich – Part 2: Add all 8 half-strips of warm bacon evenly over the layered tomato and lettuce.
- Add Avocado and Season: Layer the avocado strips on top of the bacon. Optionally, sprinkle a bit more salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Finish and Serve: Spread mayonnaise or your chosen sauce on the second piece of toasted bread and place it on top of the avocado. Gently press down, then use a sharp serrated knife to slice the sandwich in half. Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- For cleaner bacon preparation and less mess, baking bacon in the oven on a foil-lined tray is an excellent method.
- Be careful not to over-toast the bread; you want a light golden crust, not overly browned or burnt slices.
- Using ripe tomatoes and avocado ensures perfect flavor and texture balance.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of your bacon and personal preference.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with other sauces or flavored spreads for different twists.
