{"id":5900,"date":"2020-08-18T07:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T11:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kierstenhickman.com\/?p=5900"},"modified":"2022-01-31T15:44:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T20:44:07","slug":"blt-sandwich-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kierstenhickman.com\/blt-sandwich-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pretty Simple BLT Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’m not really posting this recipe to teach you how to make a BLT, because the recipe is clearly in the name: Bacon. Lettuce. Tomato. I’m just posting this as a public service announcement to everyone that the BLT does, in fact, still exist, and we’ve been sleeping on it for so long. It’s time we change that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Sandwiches have never really been my thing, and I know why: It takes an artist to really make a top-notch sandwich. Putting together this muffuletta sandwich<\/a> was eye-opening for me because it helped me realize how terrible all of my sandwiches were before it. I can actually enjoy a good <\/em>lunch instead of throwing a few slices of turkey and cheese between mushy white bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my opinion, the key to making a good sandwich is to focus on the texture.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BLT is the perfect textural sandwich. Between the crispy bacon, cool tomato, crunchy salad, smooth mayo, and toasty bread, your tastebuds are going through quite an adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same kind of rules should apply for any type of sandwich that you make. A mushy sandwich is off-putting. You can simply change <\/em>the texture of that mushy turkey-and-cheese by throwing the sandwich on a skillet and turning into a panini. The cheese will melt, the bread will toast, and the sandwich will be a lot more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How I cook bacon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If I have the time, I really do prefer cooking bacon in the oven<\/strong>. I’ll lay out a few pieces on parchment paper and bake it at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But between the preheating and the baking, it obviously takes time. And when’ I’m throwing together a quick lunch, I don’t have much time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My next go-to alternative is to cook in the microwave<\/strong>. I know it sounds slightly off-putting, but trust me on this one. You can have crispy bacon in a matter of minutes. Get a bacon plate<\/a><\/strong> and cooking (and cleaning) will be a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you really need the recipe, here is is. But I’m confident you know what you’re doing. So consider this your inspiration to make a BLT for lunch today.<\/p>\n\n\n

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BLT Sandwich<\/h2>\n
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Use up those fresh tomatoes and throw together this BLT sandwich for lunch.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>10<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>5<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>15<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>lunch<\/span><\/div>
Keyword: <\/span>sandwich recipe<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>1<\/span> sandwich<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>404<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>
  • 4<\/span> slices of bacon<\/span><\/li>
  • 4<\/span> butterball lettuce leaves<\/span><\/li>
  • 4<\/span> slices of tomato<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> slices of whole wheat bread<\/span> or sourdough<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> mayonnaise<\/span><\/li>
  • Salt & Pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

    Instructions<\/h3>
    • Place the slices of bacon on a bacon plate and cover with a paper towel. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Place the covered bacon plate in the microwave and cook for 3-4 minutes on high, or until the bacon is crispy.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Toast the two slices of whole wheat bread.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Spread the mayonnaise on one side of each slice, then lightly sprinkle with some salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Cut the slices of bacon in half. Add the bacon, the lettuce leaves, and the tomato slices to one slice of toast. Top with the other slice.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Chop in half with a serrated knife and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Notes<\/h3>
      Calculated calories are based on an average, which includes two slices of generic sourdough bread.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n