Blt Recipe

Prepare the bacon

Cook the bacon until crispy. For stovetop: place bacon in a cold skillet in a single layer, turn heat to medium, and cook 3–5 minutes per side until crisp. For oven: arrange on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–18 minutes until crisp. Drain cooked bacon on paper towels and set aside.

Toast the bread (optional)

If you like toasted bread, lightly butter one side of each bread slice (about 1/4 teaspoon per slice). Place buttered-side down in a skillet over medium heat and toast 1–2 minutes until golden, or use a toaster. Remove and keep warm.

Slice the tomato and season

Slice the half tomato into 2–4 even slices (depending on tomato size). Sprinkle the tomato slices with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to enhance flavor.

Assemble the sandwich

Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise evenly over one side of a bread slice. Place the cheese slice on top of the mayo. Layer the lettuce leaves over the cheese, then arrange the 4 bacon slices in a single overlapping layer. Add the seasoned tomato slices on top of the bacon. Spread mayonnaise on the second slice of bread (optional) and place mayo-side down on the tomato to close the sandwich.

Finish and serve

Press the sandwich gently, cut diagonally if desired, and serve immediately while bacon is warm and bread is crisp.