BLT sandwich

BLT sandwich

10 min
Enjoy a classic American-inspired BLT sandwich with juicy flavour and crispy textures. What you read is what you get! The bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich combines simple flavours paired wonderfully between two slices of toasted sourdough bread. To put a new spin on the iconic sandwich, our bread is spread with cream cheese and dijonnaise that provide both flavour and moisture. Enjoy this humble icon for lunch, dinner, or on the go!
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Instructions

  • Put the bacon slices on a cold pan and fry them – at first 2 minutes over high heat and then over medium heat until golden and crispy. Let the bacon drain on a piece of paper towel.
  • Spread 2 slices of bread with cream cheese and 2 with dijonnaise.
  • Top them with lettuce leaves, tomato, salt, pepper, chervil, and fried bacon slices.
  • Press the sandwich together and serve.
Enjoy!
Tip

Bacon takes centre stage, so make sure to use good quality bacon that is neither too thin nor too thick. If you want to forego the clean-up and bacon splatter, cook the bacon in the oven at about 200˚C for 15-20 minutes until it is crispy.

Tip

Cut the tomatoes in thick slices to get more flavour and a softer bite in the middle of the crunchy salad, bacon, and bread.

Tip

No one wants a bland and soggy sandwich. Assemble the BLT sandwich right before serving to keep the bread from getting wet. If you are making it for work or school lunch, package the elements for the BLT separately from the bread and add them when you are ready to enjoy the sandwich. You can use any variety of tomatoes that are in season if they are sweet and ripe.

Questions about BLT sandwiches

Looking for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Then our BLT sandwich recipe is just what you need! With only three main ingredients and a handful of tasty elements to complete the wonderful taste, this all-time favourite is simple yet so delicious. Read below and find out how to make the ultimate BLT sandwich!

What is in a BLT sandwich?
A BLT sandwich is a classic American sandwich. BLT stands for bacon, lettuce, and tomato, which is precisely what you get with this American classic. The classic BLT sandwich is made with crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes layered between toasted bread with mayonnaise. You can easily vary the recipe to your personal preference by adding a few ingredients, such as fresh chervil and cream cheese and using dijonnaise instead of mayonnaise.
How to make a BLT sandwich?
Making a BLT sandwich is fast and straightforward with only a handful of ingredients and seasoning. Once the bacon is fried, spread cream cheese on two slices of toasted sourdough bread while the other two are spread with dijonnaise, a combination of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. The bread is then topped with lettuce, tomatoes, salt, pepper, chervil, and fried bacon for added crunch. Press it together and enjoy!
What to serve with a BLT sandwich?
This classic sandwich is easy to match with other sides. Serve your BLT sandwich with any potato side dish, for example, potato crisps for some added crunchy saltiness or fried potatoes for a crispy and sweet taste. Try pickled vegetables like peppers or carrots for a satisfying salty and sour flavour. Simply cut the vegetable into strips, put them in a glass jar with vinegar, salt, water, and sugar, and leave the jar in the fridge for a few days, then serve with your BLT sandwich.

Ingredients

Of bacon
6 slices
Of toasted sourdough bread
4 slices
Cream cheese, natural
50 g
Dijonnaise
1 tbsp
Iceberg lettuce leaves
4
Sliced tomatoes (approx. 125 g)
2
Of flaky salt
1 pinch
Freshly ground pepper
Fresh chervil (optional)
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BLT sandwich – the ultimate classic

Treat yourself to an American classic with our no-frills BLT sandwich recipe. It is easy to make, takes no time at all and most importantly only requires very few fresh ingredients. BLT is the abbreviation for bacon, lettuce, and tomato. The magical trio is layered between two slices of toasted sourdough bread along with a few extra elements that contribute to the rich and tasty flavour of the sandwich. Relish the sandwich on its own or with delicious side dishes.

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato

Classic BLT sandwich ingredients consist of a combination of 3 main ingredients. The lettuce provides a crunchy and juicy texture with a mild, sweet flavour and a subtle bitterness that complements the sweet and tart tomatoes. To finish off the masterpiece, the lettuce and tomatoes are topped with crispy fried bacon for a salty, savoury taste.

It is often assembled with mayonnaise spread on the bread to add moisture and offset the saltiness from the bacon. For our version of the classic, we use cream cheese with a delicately sweet taste with a pleasant tang and dijonnaise, a combination of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. The mustard-mayo combo combines the best of both worlds with a rich and creamy texture from the mayo and a spicy kick from the mustard. It is the perfect sandwich to satisfy your hunger!

Enjoy a BLT sandwich for lunch or dinner

Sate your hunger and make a quick and tasty meal in under 10 minutes. Whether you are having lunch or dinner, this sandwich is the perfect meal if you are busy and have a hectic schedule. The iconic sandwich is an all-around favourite, and rightfully so, with crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crispy bacon. Because everything is better with bacon. With simple yet delightful flavours, who is to say you cannot enjoy this sandwich for breakfast as well?

If you enjoy this recipe, be sure to check out our Turkish wraps with a white bean filling and mint dressing, club sandwich with mango curry dressing and our take on bruschetta with ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil.

Shake up a classic

The tasty BLT sandwich allows for delicious add-ons and comes in many variations. Add some new flavour with sliced avocados on top of the bacon. The avocados bring a creamy, almost buttery texture and a slight sweetness that creates a lovely contrast to the salty, crispy bacon. If you cannot resist spicy flavours, add some warm hot peppers to increase the taste of the sandwich. For a crunchier texture, add a few sprouts to the mix. Sprouts have a mild and nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with the other elements.

You can also kick off your morning with a BLT sandwich with fried eggs. A rich and slightly runny yolk is an excellent choice to add on top of the bacon. It makes for a delectable breakfast meal pressed between vegetables and sourdough bread.

A few slices of roasted chicken breast fillet will make a delicious pairing for the salty and crispy baking, adding a nice touch to the BLT sandwich.

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