The Ultimate BLT You’ll Crave All Summer
This is the best BLT recipe we have ever made, and we do not say that lightly. I’m here to introduce you to the Ultimate BLT sandwich. Hands down the best BLT of my Life – No really… trust me on this one.
I love sandwiches. I’m talking full-blown fan-girl for Subway, Jimmy John’s, and Jersey Mike’s. But I always battled with the fact that homemade sandwiches never quite hit the same, until now.
Let me introduce you to my ultimate BLT recipe! I kept seeing variations of it pop up on Pinterest and finally gave it a shot. And wow… I’m so glad I did. It’s simple, craveable, and the perfect quick meal as we head into summer.
The Ultimate BLT Sandwich
Ingredients
Method
- Toss the shredded lettuce into a bowl. Add the mayo and a splash of red wine vinegar, then mix until creamy.
- Sprinkle in a generous amount of Everything But the Bagel seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dice the tomato and stir it into the lettuce-mayo mixture.
- Cook the bacon until crispy (microwave or stovetop).
- Place the bread on a baking sheet, top with Swiss cheese, and broil until melted and bubbly.
- Assemble: layer the bacon on the bread, top with a generous scoop of the lettuce-tomato mix, and serve.
What Makes This the Best BLT Recipe
A BLT only has a few ingredients, so every single one has to pull its weight. That is really the whole secret to the best BLT recipe. Thick cut bacon cooked until it is crisp but not brittle, tomatoes that are actually in season, lettuce that still has some crunch to it, and bread that is sturdy enough to hold everything without falling apart. The creamy spread is what takes it from a fine sandwich to the one you think about the next day. It only takes a minute to stir together, and it clings to the bread instead of sliding off the way plain mayo does.
Tips for the Best BLT
Salt your tomato slices and let them sit on a paper towel for a few minutes before you build the sandwich. It pulls out extra water so the bread does not go soggy, and it makes the tomato taste twice as sweet. Toast the bread, even in summer, because that little bit of crunch holds up against the spread. Bake the bacon on a sheet pan instead of frying it if you are making more than two sandwiches, since it cooks evenly and you are not standing over a hot pan. And build it right before you eat it. This is not a sandwich that likes to wait around in the fridge.
Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be hooked too.
xo- Hope
Looking for another simple recipe to level up? Check out our elevated Caesar Salad recipe.
