BLT Sandwich Variations

Do you love a good BLT Sandwich? Most people do, so the classic BLT Sandwich is infamous in the sandwich world. Strips of bacon, slices of tomato, and lettuce are jammed into mayonnaise-smeared rolls to make this classic sandwich. However, there are also a ton of delicious variations you can try! Here are some of our favorites:

BLT Sandwich Variations

BLT Grilled Cheese

Melted cheese makes an excellent addition to the standard recipe. To make a BLT grilled cheese sandwich, place a slice of cheese, 3 strips of bacon (you can crumble the bacon if you want), 2 slices of tomato, and another slice of cheese between slices of bread. Add 1 tsp of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet. Cook the sandwich over medium heat until both sides are golden brown.

BLT Sandwich with Arugula & Avocado

Instead of making the BLT with iceberg lettuce, try arugula instead! Spread both slices of bread on one side with guacamole. Add arugula, 2 slices of tomato, and 3 slices of bacon. Top with a big slice of avocado. The guacamole offers an excellent substitute for mayonnaise, and the avocado contrasts nicely with the bacon while still adding a mellow flavor.

Herbed BLT Sandwich

Herbs such as parsley, dill, and watercress add a different flavor to BLTs. The next time you crave this sandwich, make it as you usually would but substitute fresh herbs for the lettuce. You can also keep the lettuce in the sandwich and add some fresh herbs.

BLT Pizza

You don’t need to make a sandwich to enjoy bacon, lettuce, and tomato! As it turns out, this ingredient combination tastes exceptionally delicious as pizza toppings, especially if you use spinach or arugula instead of iceberg lettuce. Top your pizza with the usual tomato sauce and cheese and sprinkle about ½ cup of crumbled bacon and a handful of arugula or spinach. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top to prevent the toppings from burning. Bake in an oven preheated to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese is golden brown. You can substitute fresh tomato slices for the tomato sauce to give it that classic BLT taste.

BLT Burger

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato taste delicious on top of a hamburger! Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the hamburger bun. Top with a hamburger patty, bacon, tomato, and lettuce. Use spicy mayonnaise instead of plain mayonnaise to give this sandwich a kick. You can make your spicy mayonnaise by mixing one teaspoon of Tabasco sauce with 1/3 cup of plain mayo.

BLT Salad

Who says you need to always turn the classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato into a sandwich? These ingredients also taste great in a salad. You can choose any salad green that you want, but spinach, romaine, iceberg, and arugula all combine well with tomato and bacon. You can also add extra ingredients to your salad, such as avocado or even a fried egg!

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