recipe:
How to make the ultimate BLT Sandwich! Everything from the toasted bread, perfectly cooked bacon, thick slices of tomato and avocado, and our 3-ingredient sandwich sauce that makes this the best BLT recipe you’ll try.
What is a BLT?
BLT stands for Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato. Ok, ok, so we snuck in some avocado which makes it a BALT, but once you try this iconic sandwich with avocado, there is no going back. Everyone loves the flavor profile of an authentic BLT which is why we now have a BLT Salad and even a Breakfast BLT Sandwich.
It’s just 3 ingredients and the combination is memorable: mayonnaise, sour cream, and a little bit of yellow mustard. Try it on your next BLT and you will have a new favorite.
How to Cook Bacon:
The easiest (and least messy) way to cook bacon is to bake it in the oven. We prefer regular thin-cut bacon for BLT’s because it’s easier to bite through, but thick-cut bacon will also work well if that is what you have on hand.
Regular Bacon: arrange in a single layer over a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven at 400˚F for 18-20 minutes.
Thick-Cut Bacon: Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over the foil. Arrange bacon over the rack and bake at 400˚F for 30-35 minutes. You can omit the rack but you will need to flip the bacon halfway through so the bottom gets crisp.
How to Assemble a BLT Sandwich:
Start by cooking your bacon then preparing your sauce and toasting bread.
Spread 1 Tbsp sauce over the bottom bun then layer with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, avocado, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Spread another 1 Tbsp sauce over the top bun and place it over the avocado.
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