The Best BLT Sandwich
Pan-toasted bread, flipped to the inside, gives this sandwich an irresistible crunch while balsamic vinegar and fresh tomatoes combine with smokey bacon for an out-of-this-world BLT that you'll come back to again and again.
Servings sandwich
Ingredients
- 1-2 fresh plum tomatoes sliced
- 1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons vinegar red wine or peach white balsamic are my favorites
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 slices sturdy sandwich bread I suggest a hearty farmhouse or sourdough
- 3-4 tbsp garlic-herb sandwich spread* (or just use plain mayo)
- 3-4 slices bacon cooked
- crisp greens of choice to taste
- avocado sliced, optional
- red onion thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes and layer on a plate. Drizzle with a little olive oil and vinegar, sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside. Spread garlic-herb mayo on one side each of two pieces of bread.
- Heat a pan on the stove top to medium heat.
- Toast bread mayo-side down in a pan until golden and crispy. If preferred, you could use butter or olive oil to toast your bread instead.
- Remove bread from pan and spread crispy side of bread with more mayo.
- Layer tomatoes on top of one slice.
- Add crisp cooked bacon to sandwich.
- Place a handful of greens on the plate with the olive oil and vinegar and toss quickly to coat. Add to sandwich.
- Top with remaining side of bread, toasted side facing in.
- Slice and devour!
Notes
- Garlic-Herb Mayo: Combine all these ingredients. Makes enough for multiple sandwiches! Best if made a couple hours ahead of time.
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 large clove garlic, pressed through garlic press or very finely minced
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (more to taste, if desired)
zest from 1/2 lemon (1/4–1/2 teaspoon, more to taste if desired)
1/2–1 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
*note that herbs are excellent, but if you don’t have any no worries- it’s also fantastic with just lemon and garlic!
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 881mg, Potassium: 333mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 2682IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 3mg
Calories: 428kcal
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