The Perfect BLT Sandwich

Name: The Perfect BLT Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices thick-cut bacon; 4 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 crisp lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg); 1 large ripe tomato, sliced; Pinch each of flaky salt and black pepper

Crispy oven-baked bacon, ripe tomato and crunchy lettuce with mayo on toasted bread. Simple techniques for the best BLT sandwich of the summer.

By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished October 16, 2026

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28 min total 2 sandwichesEasy

BLT on rustic bread with crisp bacon, a thick tomato slice, lettuce and avocado on a small plate — Photo: joyosity · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.

About this recipe

The BLT is proof that a few great ingredients need very little help: crisp, salty bacon, juicy ripe tomato, cool crunchy lettuce and a swipe of mayonnaise on toasted bread.

Baking the bacon in the oven gives flat, evenly crisp strips that are easy to layer, and seasoning the tomato slices with a pinch of salt makes them taste even better.

Equipment you'll need

Rimmed baking sheet
Wire rack (optional)
Toaster

Tips for success

Build the sandwich lettuce-first; it acts as a barrier between the juicy tomato and the bread.
Use the ripest, in-season tomatoes you can find; they make the biggest difference.
Thick-cut bacon gives a meatier sandwich that does not shatter when you bite.

Substitutions and variations

Add sliced avocado for a BLAT.
Use turkey bacon for a lighter sandwich.
Swap the mayo for a garlicky aioli.

Storage

To store: Best eaten immediately. Cooked bacon keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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