Sunrise Blt Recipe

Toast bread

Choose your toast option. Preheat a toaster or skillet. Spread 1/2 tbs butter on each slice of bread (total 2 tbs). Toast the bread until golden and crisp, about 2–4 minutes in a toaster or 1–2 minutes per side in a hot skillet.

Cook bacon

Place bacon strips in a cold skillet in a single layer. Turn heat to medium and cook, flipping occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 8–12 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and keep warm.

Prep produce

While bacon cooks, slice the tomato into 1/4-inch slices (about 3–4 slices from one tomato). Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Lightly salt the tomato slices if desired.

Spread mayo

Spread 2 tsp mayonnaise on two slices of the toasted bread (these will be the inside faces). Reserve remaining mayo for the second sandwich or use both slices if making one large sandwich.

Beat eggs

Crack the 2 large eggs into a small bowl. Add 1 tbs milk, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and a pinch of black pepper (about 1/8 tsp). Whisk until combined and slightly frothy.

Cook eggs

Heat 1 tsp neutral oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook gently, stirring occasionally for soft-scrambled texture, about 2–3 minutes, or let set and fold for an omelette-style patty, about 1–2 minutes per side. Taste and adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper if needed.

Add cheese to eggs

When eggs are almost fully set but still slightly moist, lay the 2 slices of cheddar cheese on top so they melt into the eggs for about 30–60 seconds. Slide the egg and cheese onto a plate and keep warm.

Assemble sandwiches

Place one toasted slice (mayo side up) on your work surface. Layer on 2–3 tomato slices, then 2 bacon strips, then 2 lettuce leaves, then the warm egg-and-cheese. Top with 2 more bacon strips if desired. Spread remaining 2 tsp mayonnaise on the other toast slice and place mayo-side down to close the sandwich.

Optional garnish and serve

If using, sprinkle chopped chives over the eggs and add a few drops of hot sauce inside the sandwich. Cut the sandwich in half on the diagonal and serve immediately. Repeat assembly for the second sandwich (using the remaining ingredients) to yield two sandwiches total.