Recipe
Classic BLT Sandwich
Crispy bacon, cool lettuce, ripe tomato and mayonnaise layered between toasted bread for a quick, properly balanced American sandwich.
Ingredients
Method
10 mins prep5 mins cook15 mins total
Cook the bacon in a dry frying pan over medium heat until browned and crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
Toast the bread until golden, then spread the mayonnaise over one side of each slice.
Layer the lettuce, tomato and bacon on one slice of toast. Season the tomato with salt and black pepper.
Top with the second slice, cut the sandwich in half and eat while the toast is still crisp.
Notes
Salt the tomato lightly and assemble the sandwich just before serving to keep the toast crisp.
About this recipe
This classic BLT keeps things simple: crisp bacon, cool lettuce and ripe tomato are layered with mayonnaise between slices of golden toast. The contrast of crunch, juiciness and creamy richness is what makes it so satisfying.
Use sturdy bread and assemble just before eating so the toast stays firm. A little black pepper brings the tomato into focus, while salting the tomato briefly helps its flavour.
