Classic BLT Sandwich

Stacky5's Note:

This is a sandwich that I crave a lot. I am just posting it because I couldn't find it posted already on the Zaar...I couldn't believe that! My ex-DH wondered how I make these, so I decided to post it and send him the recipe. Nothing fancy -- just the real, simple, unabridged version. UPDATE: After reading Peg629's review, I have tried it that way, with one slice of toast spread with yellow mustard, and I must say it really, really makes an exceptional BLT! Such a subtle difference, yet genuinely makes a superior BLT, in my opinion! (Thank you Peg629 for that awesome suggestion!)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 sandwic ...

• 1/2 lb bacon (approx. 12 slices)
• 8 slices white bread
• 8 leaves iceberg lettuce, fresh and full
• 8 slices of ripened tomatoes
• 8 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise

Directions:

1. Cook bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
2. Toast the 8 slices of bread.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on each slice of toasted bread. (More or less, to taste).
4. Add 1 slice of lettuce to 4 pieces of mayo-spreaded toast.
5. Add 2 slices of tomato on top of lettuce.
6. Arrange 3 slices of bacon evenly on top of tomato. (Break bacon slices in half to fit, if needed.).
7. Add 1 slice of lettuce on top of bacon.
8. Put the remaining 4 pieces of mayo-spreaded toast on top to finish the sandwiches.
9. Enjoy!
10. NOTE: I also like to butter the toast slices before adding the mayo -- higher in fat, but tastier, in my opinion!

Reviews

[Sooz Cooks]

Made this for dinner using Chef #67103 's Barefoot Contessa's Oven Roasted Bacon and of course, this classic sandwich is DELICIOUS! Next time I think I'll try the suggestion of mustard on one slice of the bread! Stacky.... you will ge greatly missed!!!

[Chef*Lee]

It does not get any better than a BLT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used Barefoot Contessa's Oven Roasted Bacon recipe and it was totally easy to put this together with no mess!!! I definitely love that you listed Hellmann's mayonnaise as the mayo to use because if you're gonna do it with bacon, do it right and don't use nasty Miracle Whip or some other thing besides real mayonnaise!!! Thanks, Stacky!!

[Chef #510158]

Yep this was totally great. I made these as mini sandwiches for a gathering of ladies they all kept going back for more. I followed another reviewers advice and used yellow mustard on one slice. One other tip from me: After slicing the tomatoes, I laid the slices on a stack of paper towels, sprinkled just a little salt on top. Allowed them to sit for a few minutes while I worked on the other parts of the sandwich. Then right before assembly, piled a few other paper towels and a plate on top of the slices and inverted them. This reduced some of the wetness of the tomato and removed most of the bitter seeds. They were awesome. Thanks for sharing this recipe.