Tremendous BLT Classic Sandwich
Simple. Crispy. Juicy. Absolutely irresistible.
Yields: 4 sandwiches
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10–15 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
8 slices sandwich bread (white, sourdough, or whole wheat)
12–16 slices bacon
8 fresh lettuce leaves (Romaine or iceberg)
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
½ cup mayonnaise
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon butter (for extra golden toast)
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the bacon:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
Toast the bread:
Toast bread until lightly golden and crisp. For extra flavor, lightly butter before toasting.
Spread the mayo:
Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
Layer it up:
Add lettuce evenly over 4 slices.
Place tomato slices on top.
Sprinkle tomatoes lightly with salt and black pepper (this makes a big difference!).
Add generous strips of crispy bacon.
Assemble:
Top with remaining bread slices, mayo side down. Press gently.
Slice & serve:
Cut diagonally and serve immediately while the bacon is still crisp.