Love these! A must have once in a while. This sandwich has been around for a very long time and for good reason. Sometimes only a good BLT Sandwich will do.
There are so many variations you can do with this. With adding Fried Bologna, Chicken, Sandwich or Deli meats, a Sausage flattened out into a patty or a burger.
BLT Bread
Just your Classic White Bread toasted and then buttered. Although, there are all kinds of specialty breads that can be used too. Adding Parmesan Cheese works really well.
The quickest and easiest way is to butter before or afterward and toast in a toaster. Buttering before will give a light toasting to the buttered area, and everywhere else will toast up heavy.
Parmesan Toast
Buttered Bread with finely grated Parmesan Cheese pressed in and then toasted. You can also just toast the bread, butter and add Parmesan cheese while the toast is hot.
Parmesan Toast both sides
The buttered side will toast up lighter than the other side.
English BLT
A BLT is also perfect on English Muffins, and they’re the perfect size for a sliced Tomato or two.
Bacon
Place Bacon on a baking sheet and into a cold oven. Set the temperature to 400 F and bake for about 12 – 15 minutes, or until the desired crispiness. Drain and save the Bacon Grease for other recipes.
Optionally crack some fresh ground Black Pepper over the Bacon before going into the oven. Just for that little extra.
Thick Cut Bacon
Slice the Bacon in half, so you can get full coverage without too much bacon sticking out of the BLT Sandwich.
Canadian Bacon
Include Canadian Bacon, or just use Canadian Bacon for a Canadian BLT.
Lettuce
Iceberg lettuce is the lettuce of choice. More so for the texture it offers, it’s just perfect on a BLT.
Iceberg Lettuce
I find about 25g – 30g of Lettuce is perfect on a BLT Sandwich. Either Chopped, Sliced, or Torn.
Basil
Basil pairs exceptionally well with Tomatoes and offers a light, feel-good experience when eating.
Either added directly to the BLT Sandwich or chopped and included with the BLT Sauce.
Tomatoes
I usually just pick up regular Tomatoes on the vine or Field Tomatoes. Although, Beefsteak or Heirloom Tomatoes offer the best Flavors and Juiciness. Season the Tomato Slices with a bit of Salt & Pepper.
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Wash and slice a Tomato to about 1/4 inch – 1/2 inch thick. The Tomatoes should be about or just about the same thickness as the bread.
Tomatoes
Field Tomatoes or Tomatoes on the Vine can be used.
Salt & Pepper Blend
This is the Salt & Pepper Blend I use in quite a few places. Just a light sprinkling on the Tomato Slices will make the flavors pop even more.
Salt & Pepper Blend
- 1 Tbl Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
BLT Sauce
The Classic Sauce is just Mayonnaise. But we can tweak this up a bit. An excellent Zesty BLT Sauce is Mayo with a Splash of Lemon Juice and some Salt & Pepper blend for a Pepper Zing Mayo. This is really good with your Classic BLT Sandwich and other sandwiches and wraps like the JFC Snackwich.
BLT Sauce
This is my go-to sauce for a BLT Sandwich. It just has a nice Zest with some Pepper.
- 1/4 C Hellmann’s Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice – or more for a zingy sauce
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt & Black Pepper or use the Salt & Pepper Blend to taste
Mild Mayo Sauce
Another favorite is Mild Mayo Sauce which is really good too.
Mustarshire Sauce
Mustarshire Sauce is good too and is used for the BLT Burger.
- 1/4 C Hellmann’s Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard & Worcestershire
- 1/2 tsp Basil
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
Other BLT Sandwich Fillers
While the Classic or traditional BLT is just that, and sometimes that will only do. Don’t feel like this Sandwich is limited. The combination is so good and lends itself to a whole array of other items that can be added and still come out on top.
Other fillers can be added to create numerous versions of the BLT Sandwich. Add Avocados, Cucumbers, Sliced Onions, Dill Pickles. Different types of Meats and Eggs can be added too.
There are just so many things you can do with a BLT Sandwich. It’s been around for a long time, and for good reason. Check out below for other BLT ideas.
BLT Sides
If you’re looking for a side dish for the BLT Sandwich, some ideas are below.
BLT Sides
- Chips
- Fries – Air Fryer or Deep Fried
- Onion Rings
- Mozza Sticks
BLT Sandwich Ideas
Turkey BLT
Add some thinly sliced leftover Turkey!
Deli Turkey BLT
Add some Deli Turkey slices!
Grilled Chicken BLT
Optionally marinate thinly sliced chicken breast and grill! Use the Grilled Chicken Marinade to marinate the thinly sliced Chicken Breast.
BLT Burger
Add some pan-seared burger patties for BLT Burger!
BLT Sub
Buttered & Toasted Panini Buns or Italian Buns in a skillet over medium heat.
English Muffin BLT
Use a toasted & buttered English Muffin for an English BLT!
Equipment
- 1 Toaster
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Bowls for the Mayo Sauce and Salt & Pepper Blend
Ingredients
- 4 Slices Bread - Toasted and Buttered
- 4-6 strips Bacon - Chopped in half after cooking
- 50-60 g Lettuce - Or a handful – chopped, sliced or torn
- 1 Large Tomato - Sliced 1/4 – 1/2 inch
- As Desired Parmesan Cheese - Optional
BLT Sauce
- 1/4 C Hellmann's Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice - or more for a zingy sauce
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt & Black Pepper - Each or to taste, optionally use the Salt & Pepper Blend
Salt & Pepper Blend
- 1 Tbl Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Place strips of bacon on a baking sheet and into the Oven. Then turn the oven on to 400 F to cook for 12 – 15 minutes, or until crisp to your liking.Combine the Salt & Pepper blend in a small bowl and use to season the Tomatoes.Optionally crack Fresh Black Pepper over the Bacon before going into the Oven.
- Prepare the Lettuce & Tomatoes and make the sauce up.
- Toast the Bread and slather with butter. Optionally, finely grate Parmesan Cheese over the Buttered side while hot or butter the bread and press the Parmesan cheese in before toasting. This will give you a light toasting on the buttered side and a dark toasting on the other side.
- Assemble the BLT;1 Tbl of BLT SauceLettuce2-3 BaconTomato Slices seasoned with a bit of the Salt & Pepper BlendOther Toast Slice with 1 Tbl of SauceSlice in half or quarters and serve right away.