Light Bites
American
AmericanBLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce and tomato done three ways, from a quick lunchbox stack to a smoked dry-cured masterpiece on sourdough. The upgrades come in better bacon, ripe tomatoes and a homemade aioli.
Nut-free
Dairy-free
Budget version
Value streaky bacon, sliced white bread and shop mayo.
Per serving£1.15
Total cost£2.30
Time13 min
Ingredients for 2
- 4 slices white sandwich bread
- 6 slices value streaky bacon
- 1 tomato , sliced
- 4 iceberg lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Fry the bacon in a dry pan for 3-4 minutes each side until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
- Spread mayonnaise over all four slices of bread.
- Layer the lettuce, tomato and bacon onto two slices, then season.
- Top with the remaining bread, press gently, cut in half and serve.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value streaky bacon, sliced white bread and shop mayo.
Better
Dry-cured back bacon, vine tomatoes and toasted bloomer.
Ultimate
Oak-smoked streaky, heritage tomatoes, homemade aioli on toasted sourdough.
