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Classic BLT Sandwich
Crispy bacon with lettuce and tomato on toasted bread.
$21.05 estimated ingredients
Ingredients
- bacon — 8 slice Store item: Jimmy Dean Premium Bacon Hickory Smoked $4.99
- bread — 4 slice Store item: King Arthur Bread Flour $7.49
- lettuce — 4 leaf Store item: Kale Lettuce Bunch $1.29
- tomato — 1 each Store item: Hunt’s Tomato Paste $1.29
- mayo — 2 tbsp Store item: Kroger® Real Mayo BIG DEAL! $5.99
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How to prepare
About this recipe
Classic BLT Sandwich layers crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato on toasted bread with mayo—a timeless American lunch. This american recipe serves 2 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 8 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 8 slice bacon
- 4 slice bread
- 4 leaf lettuce
- 1 tomato
- 2 tbsp mayo
Step-by-step
- Cook 8 slice bacon in a skillet over medium until crisp, turning as needed, about 8–10 minutes.
- Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Toast 4 slice bread until golden.
- Spread 2 tbsp mayo on each toast slice.
- Layer 4 leaf lettuce and 1 tomato slices on bread.
- Add 4 bacon strips per sandwich.
- Close sandwich and press gently.
- Cut diagonally and serve immediately.
- Season tomato lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve while bacon is still crisp.
Serving
Serve with chips or fruit. Eat fresh—does not store well.
Cook tips
- Cook bacon slowly for even crispness.
- Pat tomato dry to avoid soggy bread.
- Thick-cut bacon needs longer cooking.
- Toasted bread holds up to juicy tomato.