Simple BLT Sandwich Recipe (Quick & Classic)

A simple BLT sandwich made with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomatoes—easy to make and always a favorite.

Simple BLT Sandwich Recipe (Quick & Classic)

This simple BLT sandwich recipe is a quick, classic favorite made with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and toasted bread. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s perfect for an everyday lunch or light dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings: 8

Calories: 486

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

1 lb Bacon
1 loaf Sourdough bread At least 16 slices
2 Large tomatoes Sliced
1 Head of lettuce
Havarti cheese
1 Avocado Sliced
1/4 cup Mayonnaise or Garlic Aioli

Method

Fry bacon in a large skillet on low to medium heat, flipping as needed until cooked but not burned.
Spread desired amount of mayonnaise or aioli on both slices of bread.
Put two bread-sided pieces of lettuce on each sandwich.
Put two tomato slices on each sandwich.
Set 2-3 pieces of bacon on the sandwiches and layer a piece of cheese on top.
Spread two slices of avocado into the mayonnaise on the other piece of bread.
Build the sandwich and slice it in half.
Serve with chips!

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 17g

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