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BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) Sandwich with Basil Mayo

[heart_this] · Sep 1, 2012 · 83 Comments

BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich)

A bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich is one of the best way to enjoy some nice ripe tomatoes!

Late summer has to be one of my favourites times of year with all of the amazing fresh produce that is available and I particularly enjoy all of the field ripened tomatoes! One of the best, quickest and easiest way to enjoy all of those tomatoes has to be in BLTs! A BLT is a sandwich consisting of bacon lettuce and tomato and it is a classic with good reason as the salty bacon, the crisp lettuce and sweet and the juicy tomatoes is a magical combination! All it takes to make a BLT is to cook the bacon, assemble the sandwich and you are in cloud nine in less than ten minutes!

BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich)
Mayo is a good addition to an already amazing BLT and since it is late summer, why not make it a basil mayo or a pesto mayo?

BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich)
Just look at that perfectly ripe tomato!

BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich)

BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) Sandwich with Basil Mayo

BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) Sandwich with Basil Mayo

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 1

A bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich is one of the best way to enjoy some nice ripe tomatoes!

ingredients
  • 3 strips bacon
  • 2 slices bread, lightly toasted
  • 1 leaf lettuce
  • 1 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoons mayo or basil mayo (optional)
directions
  1. Cook the bacon until crispy, assemble the sandwich and enjoy.
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  1. Sara says

    September 6, 2008 at 2:55 am

    blt’s are the best sandwiches.

    Reply
  2. Esi says

    September 6, 2008 at 3:25 am

    Bacon and tomato, 2 of the best ingredients ever. The last one with the egg looks awesome as well.

    Reply
  3. cindy* says

    September 6, 2008 at 3:26 am

    you just can’t really go wrong with such delicious ingredients.

    Reply
  4. CECIL says

    September 6, 2008 at 3:30 am

    i was just thinking about getting some nice bacon tomorrow!! sometimes such simple sandwich is just what we need.

    Reply
  5. Manggy says

    September 6, 2008 at 4:20 am

    Oh, BLTs!! What a classic! Especially with such beautiful tomatoes, yours look really delicious!

    Reply
  6. _ts of [eatingclub] vancouver says

    September 6, 2008 at 4:42 am

    Ooh, ooh, the egg with the runny yolk!!! Oooh.

    Reply
  7. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    September 6, 2008 at 4:42 am

    There’s nothing like a great BLT sandwich. Topping it off with a fried egg was pure brilliance! I love it!

    Reply
  8. Paula says

    September 6, 2008 at 4:43 am

    Oh man, you are my kind of guy. I was just thinking about making BLT’s tomorrow (seriously, I really was planning on making them), and now I’m scrapping that plan and making these instead. I’ve had them with avocado before, and seeing it again here, in various forms, has rekindled my want of it. Your addition of egg is inspired. Bravo, Kevin!

    Reply
  9. [eatingclub] vancouver || js says

    September 6, 2008 at 5:41 am

    Sometimes everything I want is a good BLT sandwich. This looks fabulous!

    Reply
  10. Cynthia's Blog says

    September 6, 2008 at 6:12 am

    I have tried the Avocado too. I found I couldn’t taste it well enough to justify using it here. I linked to your blog tonight. Nice sandwich, I think I will repeat tomorrow.

    Reply
  11. Claud says

    September 6, 2008 at 7:26 am

    Didi you eat all them alone?
    I mean one after one other?!

    Reply
  12. Jan says

    September 6, 2008 at 8:06 am

    I love the look of those sandwiches!

    Reply
  13. Clumbsy Cookie says

    September 6, 2008 at 9:36 am

    You make a simple sandwich look a gormet item! Looks yummy!

    Reply
  14. VeggieGirl says

    September 6, 2008 at 11:45 am

    A classic sandwich :0) And hey, avocado makes EVERYTHING taste better – yum!

    Reply
  15. Bridget says

    September 6, 2008 at 11:58 am

    BLTs are one of my summer favorites that I’ve actually gotten my fill of this year! I love them so much. It really is all about the salty bacon flavoring the tomato.

    Reply
  16. Kevin says

    September 6, 2008 at 12:05 pm

    Claud: I have been having them one or two per day. I find they go well at breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. I have been trying to get as much tomato enjoyment as possible while they are ripe.

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    September 6, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    How are you doing, Kev?! 🙂

    Reply
  18. timboxyz says

    September 6, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    Hi Kevin,

    I just wondered which farmer’s market do you go to?

    Reply
  19. Gloria (Canela) says

    September 6, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    Kevin rico,rico,rico!!! yummy, yummy absolutely yummy!!!
    I insist you make the best sandwich I know!!!! this is my next sandwich I will taste!!
    Remember the freeze burgers I had yesterdayt The childs eat all them!! we arrive later yesterday and they were so hungry!! I have to do again! xxGloria

    Reply
  20. Brilynn says

    September 6, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    Those all look awesome! I really like the avocado addition to the mayo, nice and creamy.

    Reply
  21. Kim says

    September 6, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    So simple yet so good. Good sandwich choice, Kevin.

    Reply
  22. Nina Timm says

    September 6, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    This is very very tempting. I think my family will enjoy the simplicity of this sandwich after the rich meals we’ve been having in the last week!

    Reply
  23. angelica says

    September 6, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    Yum! You’re making me hungry!

    Reply
  24. The Mediocre Cook says

    September 6, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    Such a simple sandwich yet packed with so much potential. I particularily like the addition of guacamole!

    Reply
  25. Kristy - Where's My Damn Answer says

    September 6, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    My FAVORITE sandwich is the BLAT – I love the combo of the avocado in the blt. I haven’t tried it with the guacamole though. I’ll have to give that a go.

    I don’t think I’d dig the egg – the runny yolk kinda grosses me out. I can’t even watch our son eat his eggs because he likes them like that – UGH.

    :: look away … look away ::

    Reply
  26. Prudy says

    September 6, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    I love a good blt. I like mine with avocado mashed with garlic and olive oil.

    Reply
  27. Kevin says

    September 6, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    timboxyz: I go to the farmers market at the St Lawrence market on Saturday mornings here in Toronto.

    Reply
  28. Helene says

    September 6, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    You’re such an inspiration Kevin. What a great idea with guacamole.

    Reply
  29. mikky says

    September 6, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    on my way to kitchen right now for a BLT… your post made me so hungry… great pic, Kevin 🙂

    Reply
  30. Elra says

    September 6, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    Kevin. I am totally addicted to BLT sandwich, but never made it at home. Shyly admit that bacon is my favorite thing in the world.

    Reply
  31. Cooking and the City says

    September 6, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    Kevin your really rocking those sandwiches! do you know I’ve never ever had a BLT so I’m way behind. you have inspired me to do something about it 🙂

    Reply
  32. Marjie says

    September 6, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    Thre’s nothing like a BLT, in my book!

    Reply
  33. OhioMom says

    September 6, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    Somehow I knew when I saw the title of your post that you would put your own unique touch on a BLT. Love the guacamole addition!

    Reply
  34. Dawn says

    September 6, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Love the egg on it. Delish.

    Reply
  35. Elizabeth says

    September 6, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    What a great idea to add guacamole – I never would’ve thought of that, but it sounds awesome!

    Reply
  36. HoneyB says

    September 6, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    I love BLT – and the guac make it sounds so awesome!

    Reply
  37. Lori Lynn says

    September 6, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    The king of sandwiches, the BLT, when made with top ingredients the sandwich doesn’t get any better. I like your avocado addition, however.

    Thanks for including the directions Kevin. haha

    Reply
  38. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    September 6, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    This is the best sandwich around – Never go wrong with this!! I always add avocado and pretty much could eat this morning – Noon or night!!

    Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    September 6, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    I love BLTs. Try substituting the lettuce for alfalfa sprouts. The whole sandwich tastes so earthy. It is delicious.

    Reply
  40. 'Chef' says

    September 6, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    Hi Kevin!
    At this time of year, with ‘real’ tomatoes, I don’t think there is such a thing as a bad BLT!
    You might want to try this one, for a special treat – use Applewood smoked bacon, and add sprouts to your already wonderful sandwich. I call this a ‘California’ BLT, and it’s awesome!

    Reply
  41. Debbie says

    September 6, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    I love BLT’s. They never let you down. Your idea of adding the avocado sounds great and looks delicious!

    Reply
  42. Steph says

    September 7, 2008 at 12:43 am

    Wow, those sandwiches delicious! If only I could make a sandwich as neat as that. You just reminded me that I actually haven’t had one in years if you can believe and you had one or two BLT(A)(G) in a day!

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2008 at 12:45 am

    i love blt’s. i’m always looking for ways to spruce them up and the latest kind that i’m loving has pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato, provolone cheese, and spicy mustard on wheat. yummm.

    Reply
  44. meeso says

    September 7, 2008 at 2:18 am

    My mom use to make BLT’s on a regular basis and I always LOVED them! The addition of Avocado sounds awesome, and I am going to have to try it. I always ate mine with mayo, but mashing some Avocado is going to be SO good!

    Reply
  45. Katrina says

    September 7, 2008 at 3:10 am

    It IS amazing how you can take such a simple sandwich and make it look so darn good!
    Red Robin (restaurant) has the most amazing BLATT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, and turkey–on a crossaint! So good!

    I just bought some little baby cherry tomatoes from our farmer’s market today that are almost like eating candy, so sweet and good!

    Reply
  46. The DeL Sisters says

    September 7, 2008 at 3:34 am

    Well Kevin, since your recipes are so Brillent, we’ve given you the Brillent Weblog Award!

    See our site on how to play along!

    Drooling everytime we visit your site…………
    The DeL sisters

    Reply
  47. chefectomy says

    September 7, 2008 at 4:16 am

    How funny Kevin, I made a version of this tonight before reading your blog. Applewood bacon, Heirloom tomato and arugula. You’d be proud. Your photo looks awesome!

    –Marc

    Reply
  48. Proud Italian Cook says

    September 7, 2008 at 5:56 am

    You are really something Kevin! Whats your secret to staying thin? How do you do it with all this good food?

    Reply
  49. Corinne says

    September 7, 2008 at 6:05 am

    Omg I love fried eggs on my hamburgers! I’ve never thought of it on a BLT – what a fabulous idea! Kevin you have such a way of taking simple and classic to a whole new level!

    Reply
  50. Grace says

    September 7, 2008 at 7:43 am

    guacamole is never optional with me these days–i can’t seem to get enough. lovely sandwich, kevin.

    Reply
  51. Maya says

    September 7, 2008 at 11:07 am

    I’d like the one with the runny eggs.

    Reply
  52. lifeinrecipes says

    September 7, 2008 at 11:47 am

    I think I might need to make this RIGHT NOW for breakfast.

    Reply
  53. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2008 at 11:57 am

    BLT’s are my favourite sandwiches, especially with multigrain bread, ooh fabulous.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog too 🙂

    Reply
  54. Lisa says

    September 7, 2008 at 11:58 am

    I must try the egg trick, that sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  55. Astra Libris says

    September 7, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    Kevin, you’ve created the best BLTs ever… Seriously. Wow. Gorgeous!

    Reply
  56. Dee says

    September 7, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Classics always rock, Kevin!

    Reply
  57. maybelle's mom says

    September 7, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    blts are delicious. They are good with a little peanut butter. I swear.

    Reply
  58. giz says

    September 7, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    This one is a BLT super sandwich. It’s a rainy Sunday and looks like the perfect remedy for grey skies.

    Reply
  59. Lina says

    September 7, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    my favorite sandwich!

    Reply
  60. Natasha says

    September 7, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Ii love the addition of the egg. I’m not so sure about the mayo though, bacon is greasy enough.

    Reply
  61. amandalouden says

    September 7, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    HEAVEN

    Reply
  62. Dragon says

    September 7, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    The perfect BLT. I’ve given you an award. Come by my blog to collect it. 🙂

    Reply
  63. Kimberly Miller says

    September 7, 2008 at 11:55 pm

    This looks great. I can’t wait to try with the avacado.

    Your recipes are so wonderful and I’m so glad you share them.

    Best,
    Kimberly
    http://www.kimberleekreations.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  64. Beachlover says

    September 8, 2008 at 12:39 am

    I like the nrunny egg version.Now I think I can taste it in my mouth!!lol!

    Reply
  65. Tiffany says

    September 8, 2008 at 1:42 am

    Thanks for the inspiration! I have yet to eat a BLT yet this summer. Your’s look delicious. I love the mashed avacado idea.

    Reply
  66. MaryBeth says

    September 8, 2008 at 1:45 am

    Now that is the way BLT are meant to be…looks great Kevin.

    Reply
  67. Diana Evans says

    September 8, 2008 at 3:09 am

    I am going to make something to eat now!!! I should have sent you some yummy tomatoes from the garden for this delish sandwich!

    Reply
  68. Darius T. Williams says

    September 8, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Yup – you know from my recipe that I love a really good BLT!

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  69. nicisme says

    September 8, 2008 at 11:52 am

    Oh no, it’s lunch time here and I’m starving! You are so cruel…

    Reply
  70. Jeanne says

    September 8, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    BLAT sandwishes totally *rock* (as do bacon, feta and avocado sandwiches, now that I think of it!). Love the idea of the avocado added as guacamole. Now all I want to know is how to get my mouth around that?!

    Reply
  71. Jeff says

    September 8, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    Bacon my favorite part of the pig!

    I like the BLTG but I can’t find any good advocados right now.

    Reply
  72. Mrs Ergül says

    September 8, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Wow Wow Wow! Sandwich at its best!!!!!!!

    I really admire your courage to try new things, new combinations, whatever! You’re great!

    Reply
  73. Ambitious says

    September 8, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    The runny egg is such a delicious touch!!!

    Your sandwish was starting to sound like LGBT… haha. =)

    Reply
  74. Daziano says

    September 8, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    Nice! In Chile, just very sandwich you could imagine has avocado pure!! Even in the Chilean McDonald’s!!!

    Reply
  75. Deborah says

    September 8, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    One of my favorite sandwiches!

    Reply
  76. Lori says

    September 9, 2008 at 12:35 am

    How ironic. WE had BLT’s the same night. I wanted to make bread but it was 90 here. I bought a loaf of sour dough and made real bacon. I usually am a turkey bacon fan but you have to have at least one of these with summer’s fresh tomatoes.

    Reply
  77. Jaime says

    September 9, 2008 at 4:55 am

    ok so the avocado BLT is one of my all time favorite sandwiches! but i agree that the avocado always slides out – great idea to mash it up…or even better, use some guac!

    Reply
  78. Anonymous says

    September 12, 2008 at 4:03 am

    The BLT with avocado is one my favorite sandwiches. Mmmm mmmm good!

    Reply
  79. Ames says

    February 3, 2009 at 2:59 am

    All of your combinations sound so good!

    Reply
  80. Ivan says

    April 8, 2009 at 1:17 am

    Guacamole. Wow. That would be darn delicious.

    Reply
  81. sixtyfivealive says

    September 22, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    I do the BLAT – avocado – we love it this way. Then when we're up to the 'messy good stuff', we add sauted mushrooms and a sunny-side up egg.

    Reply
  82. Foodycat says

    September 23, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Pesto mayo is a brilliant variation.

    Reply
  83. Erlene A says

    August 12, 2015 at 3:25 am

    I love BLT sandwiches and so do my kids. I hope it's ok to use this in a back to school round-up with a link back.

    Reply

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