Classic BLT Sandwich on Parmesan Toasted Bread with either a seasoned Quarter Pound Beef Patty or marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet. Topped with Crispy Bacon, seasoned Juicy Tomatoes, Crunchy Lettuce and Sauce. Classically Mayo, or Zesty Mayo with the addition of Lemon Juice and Black Pepper or other types of Sauces.
Servings: 2portions
Prep10 minutesmins
Cook 10 minutesmins
Equipment
1 Toaster
1 Skillet
1 Baking Sheet
2 Bowls One for the Salt & Pepper Blend and another for the Sauce.
Ingredients
2PattiesQuarter Pound Beef - 1/4 inch thick or slightly thinner
4SlicesBread
AsNeededButter - Can also use Mayo
AsDesiredParmesan - Finely shredded - Optional
4-6Strips ofBacon
50-60gTorn Lettuce - Or a handful
4SlicesTomatoes - 1/4- 1/2 inch thick
4TblBLT Sauce - See Notes
Salt & Pepper Blend
1TblSea Salt
1tspBlack Pepper
1/2 tspWhite Pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Burger Patties if not previously done.
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 Burger Patties and Tomatoes. Prepare the Lettuce & Tomatoes and make choice of sauce up. Toast and Butter the Bread. Optionally add Parmesan Cheese to the Buttered Side while hot, or Butter the Bread and finely grate Parmesan Cheese on top. Press the cheese into the bread and toast them in the toaster.
Place a skillet over medium heat and wait a few minutes for it to heat up. Sear the Burger Patties for about 2–3 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear. Seasoning the seared side with the Salt & Pepper Blend. Repeat for the other side after searing.
Assemble the BLT Burger starting with one Toast Slice1 Tbl of BLT SauceLettuceBeef Patty2-3 Bacon Tomato 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.
Notes
BLT Sauces
For the BLT Sauce there are a few options to choose from, or stay with the Classic of just Mayonnaise, maybe with a bit of Black Pepper and Lemon Juice. Use Mild Mayo Sauce or the Big Mac Sauce.
Mustarshire Sauce
1/4 C Hellmann's Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard & Worcestershire
1/2 tsp Basil
1/8 tsp Black Pepper
Zesty Mayo
1/4 C Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Lemon Juice or more
1/8 tsp Sea Salt & Black Pepper or more, can use Salt & Pepper Blend too