Classic BLT Sandwich

20 min · Easy · Serves 1

520 kcal per serving · 18g protein

The unbeatable trio — crispy thick-cut bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy ripe tomato, on toasted bread with a smear of mayo. Cut diagonally, of course.

Ingredients

• Thick-cut bacon strips × 4
• Slices white sandwich bread × 2
• Ripe tomato (sliced) × 1
• Iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves × 2
• 1.5 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Cracked black pepper

Method

1. Cook the bacon

   

   Lay bacon strips in a cold pan, cook over medium heat until deeply crispy, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

2. Toast the bread

   

   Toast both slices of bread until golden-brown with crisp edges.

3. Spread mayonnaise generously on both

   

   Spread mayonnaise generously on both slices.

4. Lay lettuce on the bottom

   

   Lay lettuce on the bottom slice, then tomato slices (season with salt and pepper), then bacon.

5. Close

   

   Close with the top slice.

6. Press the sandwich firmly

   

   Press the sandwich firmly.

7. Cut on a sharp diagonal

   

   Cut on a sharp diagonal with a serrated knife. Serve immediately.