February 11, 2012

BLT Variations Recipes

posted by Haley

Love BLT sandwiches? Here are dozens of delicious recipe idea that will let you enjoy a different type of BLT every time you make them!

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches definitely make my list of top 10 favorite foods.

They are quick and easy to make, cheap, and very adaptable, as you will see below.

Perfection in a sandwich.

How To Improve A BLT

The trick to making a really good BLT, is to make sure that you use the highest quality ingredients possible:

Use quality bread
Buy the freshest of summer tomatoes and lettuce
Don’t skimp on the bacon

It’s easy to feed a big group of people on a budget by making BLTs. All you need is a loaf of bread and toaster, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and a jar of mayonnaise.

This is my family’s go-to summertime meal when we don’t want to heat up the house by cooking inside.

Keep reading to learn how to improve a BLT sandwich.

The Best Bacon

I prefer to bake the bacon instead of fry it for a BLT sandwich. This will yield bacon that is crisp but not greasy, and perfectly formed to lay flat on the sandwich.

BLT Variations

Don’t get me wrong , BLT sandwiches are great just the way they are. Stacked high with layers of crisp bacon, lettuce, juicy tomatoes and slathered with mayo.

But eating the same sandwich day after day can get boring.

Here are some more creative BLT sandwich ideas:

Bacon, basil, and tomato
Bacon, arugula, and tomato
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado
Bacon, lettuce, and oil-packed sun dried tomatoes
Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers
Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and hot giardiniera peppers
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and grilled chicken
Bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and turkey
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and smoked salmon
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and fried egg
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese

Alternative Sauces For a BLT

In lieu of traditional mayonnaise, try one of the following sauces:

Bacon mayonnaise (in photo, below)
Ranch dressing
Chipotle mayonnaise
Sriracha mayonnaise
Comeback sauce
Homemade mayonnaise
Pesto mayonnaise
Lemon aioli
Horseradish sauce

Alternative Breads For a BLT

Also, experiment with other types of bread:

Multi-grain
Sourdough
Texas toast
Garlic bread
Focaccia
Croissant
Wraps
Gluten-free bread

You can also experiment with different types of lettuce other than traditional iceberg (such as romaine or arugula). If you have other ideas, please share them below!

How To Assemble A BLT Sandwich

These instructions are for a basic BLT sandwich:

Toast bread
Spread both slices generously with mayonnaise
Add 2 to 3 slices of bacon (break in half if too long)
Add 2 to 3 thin slices of tomato
Add 1 or 2 lettuce leaves
Top with 2nd slice of bread, press down to secure ingredients, and slice in half