BLT Sandwich with the Best Sauce
The ultimate BLT sandwich with toasted bread, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, avocado, and a creamy 3-ingredient sauce.
30m4Servings
Nutrition
862kcal
18gProtein
35gCarbs
73gFat
Ingredients
BLT SANDWICH INGREDIENTS
Bread
8 slices
Unsalted Butter
to toast the bread
1½ tbsp
Bacon
regular sliced
12 slices
Tomato
thickly sliced
2 whole
Lettuce Leaves
rinsed and spun dry
4 whole
Avocado
or 2 small avocados pitted, peeled and sliced
1 whole
Salt
To taste
to taste
Black Pepper
To taste
to taste
SAUCE FOR BLT SANDWICHES
Mayonnaise
½ cup
Sour Cream
2 tbsp
Yellow Mustard
2 tsp
Instructions
1Cook the Bacon
20m
20mPreheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake Bacon
Place bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
2Prepare the Sauce
2m
2mCombine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and yellow mustard. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
3Toast the Bread
5m
5mButter Bread
Lightly butter both sides of the bread slices.
Toast Bread
Toast the buttered bread on a dry griddle or skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides.
4Assemble the Sandwiches
8m
8mSauce and Layer
Arrange 4 slices of toasted bread on a cutting board. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce over each slice. Layer with lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes, and cooked bacon.
Add Avocado and Season
Arrange sliced avocado over the bacon. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the avocado.
Top and Serve
Spread about 1 tablespoon of sauce over the remaining 4 slices of toasted bread. Place these slices, sauce-side down, on top of the sandwiches. Cut in half if desired and serve immediately.
Tips
For extra flavor, you can sear the tomato slices briefly in the bacon fat before assembling the sandwich.
If you prefer a tangier sauce, add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Ensure your bacon is cooked to your desired crispness; it should be firm enough to hold its shape.