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BLT Sandwich

Name: BLT Sandwich
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: Bacon, sliced into rashers; Lettuce, washed and shredded, torn, or in whole leaves; Ripe tomato, sliced into thin disks; 2 slices of any type of bread; Sandwich spread or condiments (e.g., butter, margarine, mayonnaise, cream cheese, or mustard, although mayonnaise is traditional); Ground black pepper, if desired

The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, commonly referred to as the BLT, is a classic sandwich that can be found almost everywhere.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME15 min

DIFFICULTYEasy

SERVES1

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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What you’ll need

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Bacon, sliced into rashers
Lettuce, washed and shredded, torn, or in whole leaves
Ripe tomato, sliced into thin disks
2 slices of any type of bread
Sandwich spread or condiments (e.g., butter, margarine, mayonnaise, cream cheese, or mustard, although mayonnaise is traditional)
Ground black pepper, if desired

Let’s make it

Step 1
Toast the 2 slices of bread.
Step 2
While the bread is toasting, broil or fry the bacon until crisp, taking care not to burn it.
Step 3
Once the toasted bread is ready, spread with desired condiments.
Step 4
Layer one slice of toast with the lettuce, tomato slices, and bacon. Add black pepper as desired. Top with other slice of toast.
Step 5
Cut into triangles or halves as preferred. Serve immediately.

BLT Sandwich

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