Best The Worlds Best B L T Sandwich Recipes

THE ULTIMATE BLT SANDWICH

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The platonic ideal of this inimitable sandwich.

Provided by Katie Workman

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 pieces thick-cut bacon
8 slices good bread (such as a Pullman loaf)
4 tablespoons mayonnaise (approximately; I use Hellmann's)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large perfectly ripe tomato (cut into 4 generous slices, or 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 4 lengthwise slices each)
Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Romaine or iceberg lettuce (about 8 sandwich-size pieces)

Steps:

You can either bake your bacon (add 4 to 6 extra minutes to the cooking time for thick cut), or you can heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon for about 6 to 8 minutes, turning it every few minutes until it is nicely crisp, but still pliable. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain, then cut each slice in half crosswise.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on 1 side of each piece of bread. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. In the skillet, place as many slices of bread that will fit, mayo side down, and griddle them up until the mayo side of the bread is nicely browned, about 1 minute. Remove the bread from the skillet, let rest browned side up, and griddle up any remaining slices.
Place 4 of the slices of toast browned side down on a cutting board. Place a tomato on each piece, season lightly with salt and pepper, place 3 half slices of bacon on each slice of tomato, and top with a couple of pieces of lettuce. Generously spread the rest of the mayo on the non-browned side of the remaining slices of bread, and top the sandwiches with them browned side up. You now have a perfect BLT. Read on for some more ideas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 739 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE WORLD'S BEST B L T SANDWICH

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So simple, and yet so many subtle differences transform "good" to "world's best." the way a sandwich is assembled is key to how good it tastes. A gread sandwich is never dry (too bready). I pull out and discard all the soft white centers from baguettes, leaving two cano-shaped halves. This hollowed out bread is then packed full and doused with a generous splash of "house" dressing. Closing one of these sandwiches is like shutting an overpacked suitcase!

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 good quality fresh baguette, split lengthwise in half,but not separated,soft centers removed
5 tablespoons hellmann mayonnaise or 5 tablespoons aioli
3 tablespoons basil pesto
10 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
2 large good quality tomatoes or 4 small good quality tomatoes, preferably beefsteak
1 head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated,washed,and dried
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

First make the house dressing, by combining all ingredients in a blender except for the olive oil.
With the motor running, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mix until it is fully combined.
Under a broiler or on a griddle, lightly toast the inside of the baguette.
Combine the mayonnaise and pesto.
Spread the pesto mayonnaise all over the inside of both halves of the baguette.
Lay the bacon along the length of the bottom half of the bread.
Lay the tomato slices on top of the bacon and drizzle with the house dressing.
Fill the remaining cavity with the lettuce leaves.
Close the sandwich tightly.
Cut on the diagonal with a sharp serrated knife into 2 to 4 pieces.
You may need toothpicks to keep the sandwiches together.