Blt Recipe
The classic: crispy bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayo.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon slices. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once cooked, place on paper towels to drain excess fat.
- 2
Prepare the Tomato
Wash the tomato and slice it into even, thick slices. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly and pat dry. Set aside.
- 4
Toast the Bread
In the same skillet or a toaster, toast the bread slices until golden brown on each side.
- 5
Spread the Mayonnaise
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
Assembly
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
On two slices of the mayonnaise-spread bread, layer the lettuce leaves, followed by the crispy bacon, and then the tomato slices.
- 7
Complete the Sandwich
Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down, to complete the sandwich.
- 8
Cut and Serve
Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.