The classic BLT is already legendary, but a few upgrades can turn it into a truly unforgettable sandwich. Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and toasted bread become restaurant-worthy with better ingredients and layered flavor.
🧾 Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Crisp lettuce (romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce)
- 4 slices artisan bread or sourdough
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional but amazing)
- Salt & black pepper
- Butter for toasting
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the bacon
Cook bacon until deeply crispy.
Drain on a wire rack for maximum crunch.
2. Toast the bread
Butter bread lightly and toast in a skillet or toaster until golden brown.
3. Upgrade the spread
Mix mayonnaise with Dijon mustard, roasted garlic, or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
Spread on toasted bread.
4. Assemble
Layer:
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices (season lightly with salt & pepper)
- Crispy bacon
- Avocado slices (optional)
Top with remaining bread slice.
🔥 Delicious Additions
- Fried egg
- Turkey slices
- Pesto mayo
- Pepper jack cheese
- Candied bacon
🍟 Perfect Side Pairings
- Fries or sweet potato fries
- Tomato soup
- Pasta salad
- Pickles
- Coleslaw
💡 Tips for the Ultimate BLT
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes
- Thick-cut bacon adds better texture
- Toasting prevents soggy bread
- Lettuce between bread and tomato helps keep crunch