How to Make the BEST BLT Sandwich (with Homemade Mayo)

Name: How to Make the BEST BLT Sandwich (with Homemade Mayo)
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: America

Lunch & Dinner

January 8, 2022

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It's an experience you can't miss out on. The lettuce and ripe tomatoes shoot through the saltiness of the bacon and richness of the homemade mayo with crisp, pan-fried bread for the ultimate sandwich!

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This used to be my FAVORITE sandwich to make growing up. But I had a problem... I didn't like mayonnaise but I always felt as if the sandwich missed it. And the bread, well, it wasn't as crispy.

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So, as I grew older, I knew I had to overcome those issues and find out how to make the best BLT sandwich. And today, I'm releasing all the secrets (all SUPER simple and easy) that I wish someone would've told me years ago! Hope you enjoy :)

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How to make a BLT sandwich?

Toast two slices of bread until crispy and golden.
Cook or oven bake the bacon until crispy and golden.
On each slice of bread, add a generous slather of mayonnaise, preferably homemade.
Add two slices of Bibb lettuce on each slice.
Add 2-3 thin tomato slices on each slice.
Add 2-3 slices of bacon on each.
Carefully fold the two slices together to create one perfect BLT sandwich.

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How to make homemade mayonnaise?

Whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and salt in a large bowl to combine. Add the cold water, then mix until frothy, about 30 seconds.
Gradually add the olive oil in a slow, steady drizzle as you whisk the mayonnaise mixture. The outcome should be thick and creamy.

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Now, it’s time to grab our aprons and begin baking deliciousness! ’till next time! xxL

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Author:

Lauren Taylor

Ingredients

Servings: 2

4 slices of Sourdough Bread
6 slices of Bacon, preferably sugar-free and hickory-smoked
1 head of Bibb Lettuce
1 very large Tomato, ripe but firm to touch, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. Homemade Mayo (below)

For the Homemade Mayo

1 large Egg Yolk
1/2 Lemon, juiced, about 2 tsp.
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
1 tsp. Cold Water
3/4 cup 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

For the Homemade Mayo:

Whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and salt in a large bowl to combine. Add the cold water, then mix until frothy, about 30 seconds.
Gradually add the olive oil in a slow, steady drizzle as you whisk the mayonnaise mixture. The outcome should be thick and creamy.

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For the BLT Sandwich:

Cook the bacon or oven bake until golden brown and crispy.
Drizzle each slice of bread with olive oil, then pan fry or toast until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
To assemble the sandwich, add a generous slather of the homemade mayo on each slice of bread. Then, add a lettuce to each slice, and 2-3 thinly sliced tomatoes.
Add 3 slices of bacon to two of the bread slices.
Add one of the non-bacon slices on top of the bacon slices to create one sandwich. Repeat with the remaining bread slices. (See video for example.)
Slice diagonally and enjoy warm!

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