Ingredients:
- 8 slices of bacon
- 4 slices of your favorite bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 4 large lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine work well)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the Bacon:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the bacon slices in the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Set aside.
- Toast the Bread:
- While the bacon is cooking, toast the bread slices. You can use a toaster or a separate skillet for this. Toast until the bread is lightly browned and crispy.
- Prepare the Spread:
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with a pinch of black pepper. You can also add a dash of hot sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor if desired.
- Assemble the BLT:
- Lay out the four toasted bread slices on a clean surface.
- Spread a generous amount of the prepared mayonnaise mixture evenly onto each slice of bread.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- On two of the bread slices, place the lettuce leaves. You may need to tear them to fit the bread properly.
- On the other two slices, layer the tomato slices.
- Place the cooked bacon on top of the tomato slices, distributing it evenly.
- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Take the bacon-topped slices and place them on top of the lettuce-topped slices, creating two sandwich halves.
- Cut and Serve:
- Use a sharp knife to cut each sandwich in half diagonally, creating two triangular halves.
- Serve your BLT sandwiches immediately while the bacon is still warm and crispy.
Enjoy your homemade BLT sandwiches! They are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, whether for lunch or dinner. Feel free to customize your BLT by adding avocado, cheese, or other ingredients to suit your taste.
