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BLT

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"The basic classic: bacon, lettuce, and tomato -- nothing fancy, just delicious. (I personally use fake vegetarian bacon these days, and it's still really good!)" — MOTTSBELA

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Original recipe makes 1 sandwich Change Servings

4 slices bacon
2 leaves lettuce
2 slices tomato

2 slices bread, toasted
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

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Directions

Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
Arrange the cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices on one slice of bread. Spread one side of remaining bread slice with the mayonnaise. Bring the two pieces together to make a sandwich.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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I made this to go with homemade chunky tomato soup. I used Bagel Thins and thick sliced hickory smoke bacon. The kids thought this was great. Very easy supper idea. EDITED: Because I now eat low carb, I omit the bread and I like to spread a tiny amount of mayonnaise on a big piece of lettuce, then wrap the bacon and tomato inside the lettuce.

—Sarah Jo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 02, 2012

A blt without a slice of onion is just a waste of appetite. Add onion and this goes to a 5 star sandwich!

—Ed Hall

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Apr 21, 2012

My husband's all time favorite not to mention mine as well! I use thick cut bacon, add salt and pepper to the tomato, and lightly toast the bread - it's a classic that you never grow tired of and shouldn't mess with... It's a plain, simple, straightforward recipe and when you want a BLT, you want a BLT!

—Jillian

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Mar 08, 2010

This is one of my all time favorite sandwiches! Sure, it may be a "classic" to some, but not everyone cooks the same cuisine, so THANK YOU, MOTTSBELA, for posting a great classic that some may assume *everyone* already knows how to make. I hope someone learns the joy of eating a nice bacony BLT as the result of your post! (I do prefer to bake my bacon in the oven, though, for nice flat strips w/less stove top mess).

—lovestohost

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Oct 20, 2009

I add salt and pepper to the tomato before closing the sandwich, and put mayo on both pieces of bread. Easy and delicious. A staple in the south.

—KLR

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Dec 13, 2010

Yummo!!! The best is with thick sliced applewood bacon, homegrown tomatoes, thick fresh bread and hellmans mayo!!!! ROCK ON......... mmm.. I think I know whats for dinner tonight...

—Wiser1

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Sep 21, 2010

BLT's are the best. I love to add avacado to mine! YUMM!!!

—Aquarian_Mommax2

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Mar 01, 2010

This has become my favorite sandwich. I use Dark German bread, make a spread with mayo and mustard, romaine lettuce, turkey bacon and fresh tomatoes, but what makes it even better is adding fresh avacado. Yum!

—Noni

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Nutrition

Calories
439 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
28.8 g
9%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
27.8 g
43%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
17.9 g
36%

Sodium
1255 mg
50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

BLT

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 439
Calories from Fat: 250

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.8g 43 %
Saturated Fat 7g 35 %
Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
Sodium 1255mg 50 %
Potassium 406mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.8g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 17.9g 36 %
Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 26 %
Thiamin 41 %
Niacin 71 %
Vitamin B6 19 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 39 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.