Blt Sandwich Recipe

Sandwich

1. 1

   Prepare bacon

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available. Arrange 8 slices of bacon in a single layer on the rack or directly on the foil. Bake 15–20 minutes, turning once if not using a rack, until crisp to your liking. Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and keep warm. (Alternatively, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat 8–12 minutes, turning occasionally.)

2. 2

   Prepare tomato and lettuce

   While bacon cooks, wash and dry 6 lettuce leaves thoroughly and set aside. Slice 1½ medium tomatoes into 6 even slices (about 1/4-inch thick). Lay tomato slices on a plate, season evenly with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; set aside to slightly macerate.

3. 3

   Toast bread (optional)

   If you prefer toasted bread, lightly butter 4–6 slices (1 tablespoon butter divided) using about 1/2 teaspoon per slice. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and toast buttered sides of bread until golden, about 1–2 minutes per side, or use a toaster and then spread butter on the hot bread.

4. 4

   Assemble sandwiches

   Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of mayonnaise evenly on one side of each of 4 slices of bread. On two slices (the bottoms), layer 3 slices of bacon per sandwich, then place 3 tomato slices over the bacon, and top with 3 lettuce leaves. Spread remaining mayonnaise on the inside of the top slices of bread and place on top, mayo-side down. Press gently to compact.

5. 5

   Optional trimming and serving

   If desired, trim crusts and cut each sandwich in half diagonally. Serve immediately while bacon is warm and bread is crisp. Makes 2 sandwiches (4 halves).