American · Lunch
BLT
A classic American sandwich of crisp streaky bacon, ripe tomato slices, and fresh lettuce layered between toasted white bread spread with mayonnaise. The bacon is pan-fried until brittle while the bread toasts golden, giving smoky, salty crunch balanced by cool tomato and creamy mayo.
$3
5 minsPrep
8 minsCook
13 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
1153Calories
34.4gProtein
93.9gFat
34.5gCarbs
5.1gSugar
2.6gFiber
3182mgSodium
151.3mgChol
29.9gSat Fat
312mgPotassium
73mgCalcium
1.8mgIron
1.1mcgVitamin B12
8.2mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
rich-umami
all-time-classics
quick-lunch
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice the tomato and separate the lettuce leaves, patting the tomato slices dry with paper towel so the sandwich stays crisp.
2
Fry
Lay the bacon in a cold dry skillet and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until deep brown and brittle.
3
Toast
Toast the white bread in a toaster or dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until golden and firm, then blot the bacon.
4
Plate
Spread mayonnaise on both slices, layer lettuce, tomato dusted with black pepper, and bacon, then close, cut diagonally, and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g streaky bacon, about 10 rashers
- 4 slices120g white bread
- 66 tomato slices (120g)
- a small handful (20g) crisp lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp30g mayonnaise
- a pinch of black pepper
