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Classic BLT

The Classic BLT is a timeless sandwich that has been enjoyed for generations. Whether you’re packing it for a picnic or making it for lunch, the Classic BLT is a sandwich that never fails to please. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 1387 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices white bread lightly toasted
  • 1 lb. thick-cut bacon
  • 4 to 6 leaves green lettuce
  • 4 slices tomatoes
  • 2 oz ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp sweet paprika
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Pinch cayenne

Instructions
 

  • Put a wire rack on a baking sheet and lay the bacon in a single layer on the rack. Bake it in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes. Rotate the bacon halfway through until the bacon is golden.
    1 lb. thick-cut bacon
  • While the bacon is in the oven make the maple mixture by mixing together maple syrup, brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
    2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, Pinch cayenne
  • Remove the tray from the oven and brush the bacon with the maple mixture.
    2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, Pinch cayenne
    basting bacon to make a Classic BLT Picnic Sandwich
  • Put it back in the oven and cook for about 3 more minutes, until the bacon is crispy.
    1 lb. thick-cut bacon
  • Let it cool before you assemble the sandwich.
    1 lb. thick-cut bacon
  • Meanwhile in a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, chili and the sweet paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste if you like.
    2 oz ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp sweet paprika, Kosher salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
    making glaze for Classic BLT Picnic Sandwich
  • Now it’s time to assemble the sandwich. Toast the bread and slice the tomato.
    4 slices white bread, 4 slices tomatoes
  • Spread the mayonnaise sauce on the bread and add lettuce, tomato slices and bacon.
    4 slices white bread, 4 to 6 leaves green lettuce, 4 slices tomatoes
  • Cover with another slice of bread. Repeat the same procedure for the other sandwich.
    4 slices white bread
    finishing step of making a Classic BLT Picnic Sandwich

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 1387kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 34gFat: 113gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 28gMonounsaturated Fat: 45gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 1945mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bacon, lettuce and tomtato sandwich, blt, classic blt, picnic, sandwich
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