Classic B.l.t. Recipe
A classic bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich, stacked with six strips crisp bacon and served on your choice of buttery croissant, bun or toasted bread.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until they are crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Flip occasionally for even cooking.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the bacon is cooking, wash the lettuce leaves and pat them dry. Slice the tomato into even slices.
- 3
Toast the Bread (Optional)
If using sliced bread, toast it to your desired level of crispiness.
Assembly
- 4
Spread Mayonnaise
Spread one tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of bread or croissant.
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
On one slice of the prepared bread, layer the cooked bacon strips, followed by the lettuce, and then the tomato slices.
- 6
Finish the Sandwich
Top with the second slice of bread, mayonnaise side down. Press gently to hold everything together.
- 7
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately.
