Classic BLT Sandwich

The ultimate bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich made with thick-cut crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and creamy mayonnaise on toasted bread. Simple, satisfying, and timeless.

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
380
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Classic BLT Sandwich - Lunch recipe

Ingredients

  • • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • • 4 slices bread (white, sourdough, or whole wheat)
  • • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • • 4 leaves crisp lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • • 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
  • • Salt and pepper to taste
  • • Pickle spears for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Toast bread slices until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toast.
  4. Step 4: Layer lettuce, tomato slices, and 4 strips of bacon on each sandwich. Season tomato with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Step 5: Close the sandwich with the other slice of toast, mayo side down.
  6. Step 6: Cut diagonally and serve with pickle spears on the side.