A classic BLT sandwich recipe— is there anything better?! This is my ultimate BLT recipe, complete with a delicious sandwich spread and all my top tips!
If you love the combo of bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes you’ve got to try my BLT Pasta Salad next.
My Favorite BLT Recipe
While BLTs may seem self-explanatory and not necessarily need a recipe, I wanted to share mine anyway.
After years of perfecting my ideal BLT, I have a few tips to share along with my favorite sandwich spread. It’s still super easy to make and adds a great punch of flavor!
Ingredients
- Bread: I love country white or sourdough best. Get thick, sturdy slices—they need to hold up a lot!
- Butter: Use soft, room-temperature butter for easy and quick spreading.
- Bacon: Bake bacon on a wire rack for even cooking and easy cleanup.
- Lettuce: Green leaf lettuce is my go-to.
- Tomato: Use ripe, firm tomatoes. Heirloom or vine-ripened are best. If the tomato slices are super juicy, set them on a paper towel to drain a bit before adding to the BLT.
- Avocado: Should be slightly soft to the touch, like pressing the tip of your nose. A perfectly ripe avocado adds amazing creaminess.
- Salt and Pepper: Sprinkle a little salt on tomatoes and pepper on avocado for extra flavor. You don’t need much since bacon is quite salty!
Sandwich Spread
- Mayo: Use a high-quality brand like Best Foods/Hellman’s.
- Mustard: Yellow mustard adds a nice tang and flavor.
- Sour Cream: Adds a bit of creaminess and helps balance the flavors.
How to Make The BEST BLT Sandwich
- Make Sauce: Mix mayo, sour cream, and mustard with a pinch of salt and pepper. Chill until needed.
- Cook Bacon: Bake on a wire rack until crispy. Drain on paper towels and tear into halves.
- Toast Bread: Lightly toast and spread with butter.
- Assemble Sandwich:
- Spread sauce on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer lettuce, tomato slices (sprinkle with salt), bacon halves, and avocado slices (sprinkle with pepper).
- Top with the second slice of bread.
- Serve: Cut sandwich in half with a sharp serrated knife and enjoy immediately.
What to Serve Alongside a BLT:
- Chips: Your favorite chips — potato, sweet potato, whatever!
- Sweet Potato Fries: Or these delicious roasted sweet potatoes.
- Pasta Salad: This easy pasta salad is always a hit!
- Pickles: Their tanginess complements the sandwich well.
- Fruit Salad: I love a side of whatever fruit is in season and if I have a bunch, I whip up this fruit salad.
FAQs for BLT Sandwich
What’s the best bread for a BLT?
The best bread for a BLT is dense and holds up well after toasting. A good sliced country white bread or sourdough is perfect.
What is the best lettuce for a BLT?
Big, leafy greens like romaine, Bibb, or green leaf lettuce are great for BLTs.
Is a BLT healthy?
A BLT can be nutritious. Bacon provides protein, vegetables offer various nutrients, and bread contains both protein and additional nutrients. For more protein, consider turning this BLT to a BELT by adding a fried egg!
Is a BLT better toasted or not?
Toasting the bread adds an extra layer of flavor. For even more flavor, toast the bread in the bacon fat!
My Top BLT Recipe Tips
- Spread Sauce Evenly: Make sure the sauce covers the bread for flavor in every bite.
- Cutting: Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the sandwich to keep fillings in place.
More Easy Sandwich Recipes:
- Tomato Sandwich with a basil mayo
- Cucumber Sandwich Recipe with a 3-ingredient spread
- Quickest Fish Sandwich with an easy sandwich spread
- French Dip Sandwich made in the slow cooker
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich with creamy mashed avocado
BLT
Equipment
- Serrated knife
Ingredients
BLT
- 2 slices hearty white bread or sourdough
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter softened
- 3 tablespoons sandwich sauce recipe included below
- 2 pieces lettuce
- 2 tomato slices see note 1
- 4 thin bacon slices see note 2
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
Instructions
- Cook bacon to your preferred crispness, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cut or tear each slice into halves, creating 8 strips.
- Combine mayo, sour cream, mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Lightly toast the bread in a toaster, then spread each side with butter. Set aside.
- Spread about 1-1/2 tablespoons of sauce on each slice of toasted bread. Top one slice with lettuce. Add tomato slices and sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt. Add the bacon to your preference. Top with avocado slices and a touch of pepper. Place the remaining slice of bread on top and gently press down.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the sandwich in half. Enjoy immediately!
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
