A Perfect Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Sandwich Recipes

A PERFECT BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Method:To prepare the bacon mayonnaise, combine the egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice in the small bowl of a food processor or in a blender and process to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
• Have the bacon fat liquid, but not hot. With the machine running, gradually add the bacon fat until the mixture starts to stiffen and emulsify, about 2 minutes. Once it starts to emulsify, you can add the fat more quickly. If the mayonnaise is too thick, just blend in 1 teaspoon of boiling water to thin it. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Arrange the lettuce and tomato slices on 1 slice of bread and season well with pepper. Top the tomato with the bacon slices and then the second slice of bread. Press together gently and serve.

THE BEST BLT (BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO) SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Add bacon and place a bacon press, skillet, or masonry trowel on top of it to keep it flat as it cooks. Cook until lightly browned on first side, about 5 minutes, then flip, cover again, and continue cooking until bacon is browned on both sides and fat has rendered, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• Place bread on same skillet or griddle and toast in bacon fat over medium-low heat, swirling occasionally, until evenly browned on first side. Flip and brown second side.
• Lay toasted bread on a work surface and spread mayonnaise on both top faces. Divide lettuce evenly between both pieces of bread. Layer tomato slices on 1 piece of bread and sprinkle generously with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Break bacon slices in half and layer them onto the sandwich in 2 layers of 3 half slices each, alternating the orientation of bacon in each layer for more structural stability. Close sandwich and cut in half diagonally. Serve immediately.

BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND AVOCADO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the tomato slices in a baking dish or plate. Pour the pickle brine over the tomatoes and season with pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Arrange the bacon in a single layer on a rack set inside a sheet tray. Season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Roast the bacon until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes per side.
• In a medium bowl, combine the mayo, lemon juice, Worcestershire and garlic. Mix until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Season the avocado with salt and pepper.
• Assemble the sandwiches by spreading the aioli on each slice of bread. Layer 2 slices of bread with the lettuce and then the avocado. Top the other 2 slices of bread with the bacon and tomatoes (let the brine drip off first). Close the sandwiches. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.

TEMPEH "BACON," LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Prepare marinade for Tempeh Bacon in a shallow dish, adding tomatoes along with tempeh. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.
• Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh on one-half of sheet and tomatoes on remaining half in a single layer. Bake, tossing tempeh and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy and tomatoes are shrunken and sweet, 30-33 minutes.
• Divide mayonnaise between 2 slices of bread. Top with tempeh and roasted tomatoes. Arrange avocado slices, basil, and romaine over, then top with remaining slices to close sandwich.

BLT

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Arrange the cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices on one slice of bread. Spread one side of remaining bread slice with the mayonnaise. Bring the two pieces together to make a sandwich.

GRILLED BACON-TOMATO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Top 2 slices of bread with a slice of cheese each; layer each with 2 tomato slices, 2 bacon strips, half of the basil and another cheese slice. Top with remaining bread. Brush dressing over outside of sandwiches., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.