🥪 BLT sandwich
A BLT is a simple but iconic sandwich made with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato, usually layered with mayo on toasted bread. It’s all about contrast: crunchy, creamy, salty., and fresh
🧾 Ingredients
- 2–3 slices bacon
- 2 slices bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- Lettuce (iceberg or romaine works best)
- 1 ripe tomato (sliced)
- Mayonnaise
- Salt & black pepper (optional)
- Butter (for toasting bread, optional)
👩🍳 Method
1. Cook bacon
- Fry bacon in a pan until crispy.
- Drain on paper towel to remove excess fat.
2. Toast bread
- Lightly toast bread slices.
- Optional: spread a little butter for extra richness.
3. Assemble
- Spread mayonnaise on both slices of bread.
- Layer: lettuce → tomato → bacon.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on tomatoes if desired.
- Close sandwich and press gently.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With fries or chips
- With a simple salad
- As a quick lunch or snack
💡 Tips
- Use ripe but firm tomatoes to avoid soggy bread
- Iceberg lettuce gives the best crunch
- Double bacon = extra richness
- Assemble right before eating for best texture
⚡ Quick 3-step version
- Fry bacon
- Toast bread
- Layer everything with mayo
If you want, I can show you a BLT with egg (BLT-E), a spicy chipotle BLT, or a desi-style BLT with mint chutney twist.
