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!
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?
Just look at that perfectly ripe tomato!
BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) Sandwich with Basil Mayo
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
- Cook the bacon until crispy, assemble the sandwich and enjoy.
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Sara says
September 6, 2008 at 2:55 amblt’s are the best sandwiches.
Esi says
September 6, 2008 at 3:25 amBacon and tomato, 2 of the best ingredients ever. The last one with the egg looks awesome as well.
cindy* says
September 6, 2008 at 3:26 amyou just can’t really go wrong with such delicious ingredients.
CECIL says
September 6, 2008 at 3:30 ami was just thinking about getting some nice bacon tomorrow!! sometimes such simple sandwich is just what we need.
Manggy says
September 6, 2008 at 4:20 amOh, BLTs!! What a classic! Especially with such beautiful tomatoes, yours look really delicious!
_ts of [eatingclub] vancouver says
September 6, 2008 at 4:42 amOoh, ooh, the egg with the runny yolk!!! Oooh.
StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says
September 6, 2008 at 4:42 amThere’s nothing like a great BLT sandwich. Topping it off with a fried egg was pure brilliance! I love it!
Paula says
September 6, 2008 at 4:43 amOh 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!
[eatingclub] vancouver || js says
September 6, 2008 at 5:41 amSometimes everything I want is a good BLT sandwich. This looks fabulous!
Cynthia's Blog says
September 6, 2008 at 6:12 amI 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.
Claud says
September 6, 2008 at 7:26 amDidi you eat all them alone?
I mean one after one other?!
Jan says
September 6, 2008 at 8:06 amI love the look of those sandwiches!
Clumbsy Cookie says
September 6, 2008 at 9:36 amYou make a simple sandwich look a gormet item! Looks yummy!
VeggieGirl says
September 6, 2008 at 11:45 amA classic sandwich :0) And hey, avocado makes EVERYTHING taste better – yum!
Bridget says
September 6, 2008 at 11:58 amBLTs 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.
Kevin says
September 6, 2008 at 12:05 pmClaud: 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.
Anonymous says
September 6, 2008 at 1:08 pmHow are you doing, Kev?! 🙂
timboxyz says
September 6, 2008 at 1:21 pmHi Kevin,
I just wondered which farmer’s market do you go to?
Gloria (Canela) says
September 6, 2008 at 1:25 pmKevin 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
Brilynn says
September 6, 2008 at 1:37 pmThose all look awesome! I really like the avocado addition to the mayo, nice and creamy.
Kim says
September 6, 2008 at 2:31 pmSo simple yet so good. Good sandwich choice, Kevin.
Nina Timm says
September 6, 2008 at 2:37 pmThis 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!
angelica says
September 6, 2008 at 2:43 pmYum! You’re making me hungry!
The Mediocre Cook says
September 6, 2008 at 3:00 pmSuch a simple sandwich yet packed with so much potential. I particularily like the addition of guacamole!
Kristy - Where's My Damn Answer says
September 6, 2008 at 3:01 pmMy 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 ::
Prudy says
September 6, 2008 at 3:19 pmI love a good blt. I like mine with avocado mashed with garlic and olive oil.
Kevin says
September 6, 2008 at 3:39 pmtimboxyz: I go to the farmers market at the St Lawrence market on Saturday mornings here in Toronto.
Helene says
September 6, 2008 at 5:12 pmYou’re such an inspiration Kevin. What a great idea with guacamole.
mikky says
September 6, 2008 at 6:16 pmon my way to kitchen right now for a BLT… your post made me so hungry… great pic, Kevin 🙂
Elra says
September 6, 2008 at 6:18 pmKevin. I am totally addicted to BLT sandwich, but never made it at home. Shyly admit that bacon is my favorite thing in the world.
Cooking and the City says
September 6, 2008 at 6:21 pmKevin 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 🙂
Marjie says
September 6, 2008 at 7:01 pmThre’s nothing like a BLT, in my book!
OhioMom says
September 6, 2008 at 7:11 pmSomehow 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!
Dawn says
September 6, 2008 at 7:27 pmLove the egg on it. Delish.
Elizabeth says
September 6, 2008 at 8:29 pmWhat a great idea to add guacamole – I never would’ve thought of that, but it sounds awesome!
HoneyB says
September 6, 2008 at 9:02 pmI love BLT – and the guac make it sounds so awesome!
Lori Lynn says
September 6, 2008 at 9:14 pmThe 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
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
September 6, 2008 at 9:35 pmThis is the best sandwich around – Never go wrong with this!! I always add avocado and pretty much could eat this morning – Noon or night!!
Anonymous says
September 6, 2008 at 9:42 pmI love BLTs. Try substituting the lettuce for alfalfa sprouts. The whole sandwich tastes so earthy. It is delicious.
'Chef' says
September 6, 2008 at 11:16 pmHi 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!
Debbie says
September 6, 2008 at 11:37 pmI love BLT’s. They never let you down. Your idea of adding the avocado sounds great and looks delicious!
Steph says
September 7, 2008 at 12:43 amWow, 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!
Anonymous says
September 7, 2008 at 12:45 ami 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.
meeso says
September 7, 2008 at 2:18 amMy 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!
Katrina says
September 7, 2008 at 3:10 amIt 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!
The DeL Sisters says
September 7, 2008 at 3:34 amWell 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
chefectomy says
September 7, 2008 at 4:16 amHow 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
Proud Italian Cook says
September 7, 2008 at 5:56 amYou are really something Kevin! Whats your secret to staying thin? How do you do it with all this good food?
Corinne says
September 7, 2008 at 6:05 amOmg 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!
Grace says
September 7, 2008 at 7:43 amguacamole is never optional with me these days–i can’t seem to get enough. lovely sandwich, kevin.
Maya says
September 7, 2008 at 11:07 amI’d like the one with the runny eggs.
lifeinrecipes says
September 7, 2008 at 11:47 amI think I might need to make this RIGHT NOW for breakfast.
Anonymous says
September 7, 2008 at 11:57 amBLT’s are my favourite sandwiches, especially with multigrain bread, ooh fabulous.
Thanks for stopping by my blog too 🙂
Lisa says
September 7, 2008 at 11:58 amI must try the egg trick, that sounds wonderful!
Astra Libris says
September 7, 2008 at 12:45 pmKevin, you’ve created the best BLTs ever… Seriously. Wow. Gorgeous!
Dee says
September 7, 2008 at 1:46 pmClassics always rock, Kevin!
maybelle's mom says
September 7, 2008 at 2:16 pmblts are delicious. They are good with a little peanut butter. I swear.
giz says
September 7, 2008 at 2:47 pmThis one is a BLT super sandwich. It’s a rainy Sunday and looks like the perfect remedy for grey skies.
Lina says
September 7, 2008 at 5:56 pmmy favorite sandwich!
Natasha says
September 7, 2008 at 9:40 pmIi love the addition of the egg. I’m not so sure about the mayo though, bacon is greasy enough.
amandalouden says
September 7, 2008 at 9:41 pmHEAVEN
Dragon says
September 7, 2008 at 11:00 pmThe perfect BLT. I’ve given you an award. Come by my blog to collect it. 🙂
Kimberly Miller says
September 7, 2008 at 11:55 pmThis 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/
Beachlover says
September 8, 2008 at 12:39 amI like the nrunny egg version.Now I think I can taste it in my mouth!!lol!
Tiffany says
September 8, 2008 at 1:42 amThanks for the inspiration! I have yet to eat a BLT yet this summer. Your’s look delicious. I love the mashed avacado idea.
MaryBeth says
September 8, 2008 at 1:45 amNow that is the way BLT are meant to be…looks great Kevin.
Diana Evans says
September 8, 2008 at 3:09 amI am going to make something to eat now!!! I should have sent you some yummy tomatoes from the garden for this delish sandwich!
Darius T. Williams says
September 8, 2008 at 11:49 amYup – you know from my recipe that I love a really good BLT!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
nicisme says
September 8, 2008 at 11:52 amOh no, it’s lunch time here and I’m starving! You are so cruel…
Jeanne says
September 8, 2008 at 12:12 pmBLAT 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?!
Jeff says
September 8, 2008 at 2:58 pmBacon my favorite part of the pig!
I like the BLTG but I can’t find any good advocados right now.
Mrs Ergül says
September 8, 2008 at 3:01 pmWow Wow Wow! Sandwich at its best!!!!!!!
I really admire your courage to try new things, new combinations, whatever! You’re great!
Ambitious says
September 8, 2008 at 4:09 pmThe runny egg is such a delicious touch!!!
Your sandwish was starting to sound like LGBT… haha. =)
Daziano says
September 8, 2008 at 5:36 pmNice! In Chile, just very sandwich you could imagine has avocado pure!! Even in the Chilean McDonald’s!!!
Deborah says
September 8, 2008 at 5:42 pmOne of my favorite sandwiches!
Lori says
September 9, 2008 at 12:35 amHow 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.
Jaime says
September 9, 2008 at 4:55 amok 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!
Anonymous says
September 12, 2008 at 4:03 amThe BLT with avocado is one my favorite sandwiches. Mmmm mmmm good!
Ames says
February 3, 2009 at 2:59 amAll of your combinations sound so good!
Ivan says
April 8, 2009 at 1:17 amGuacamole. Wow. That would be darn delicious.
sixtyfivealive says
September 22, 2012 at 10:13 pmI 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.
Foodycat says
September 23, 2012 at 8:25 amPesto mayo is a brilliant variation.
Erlene A says
August 12, 2015 at 3:25 amI 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.