Golden Toasted BLT Deluxe Sandwich 

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Crispy bacon • buttery toasted bread • juicy tomatoes • thick layers • ultimate comfort

A BLT is one of those timeless sandwiches that always hits the spot — simple ingredients, huge flavor. But the one in your image is not just any BLT. It’s an ultimate, overstuffed, diner-style BLT with thick golden toast, extra layers of bacon, fresh tomatoes, and a generous swipe of creamy mayonnaise. Below is the complete recipe to recreate it perfectly.

Ingredients

For the Sandwich

  • 8–10 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 2–3 large slices of tomatoes (preferably vine-ripened or beefsteak)
  • 2–3 leaves of crisp lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
  • 2 thick slices of bread (Texas toast, brioche, or farmhouse white bread)
  • 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp butter (for toasting the bread)

Optional Add-Ons

  • Avocado slices
  • Black pepper
  • A drizzle of hot sauce
  • Cheddar or American cheese slice
  • Caramelized onions

Step 1: Cook the Bacon to Perfect Crispiness

The bacon is the heart of the sandwich — the more crispy, savory, and slightly chewy it is, the better. The BLT pictured is overflowing with bacon, so don’t hold back.

The best method (oven-baked bacon):

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  3. Lay the bacon slices in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness.

Oven baking keeps the bacon flat and evenly crisp, just like in the photo.

Alternative pan method:

  • Place bacon in a cold skillet
  • Turn heat to medium
  • Cook slowly, flipping occasionally, until deep golden and crispy

Drain bacon on paper towels so it stays crunchy.

You should end up with a LARGE amount of bacon — the sandwich in your image looks like it has 6–8 slices piled high.

Step 2: Prepare the Tomato Slices

Choose large, ripe tomatoes with good structure. Slice them about 1 cm thick so they hold up inside the sandwich and don’t turn to mush.

  • Lightly salt the tomato slices
  • Let them sit for 1–2 minutes to release extra moisture

This prevents the sandwich from becoming soggy.

Step 3: Prepare the Lettuce

The sandwich in your image doesn’t show much lettuce, but a traditional BLT uses a crisp, fresh layer for balance.

Use:

  • Iceberg for crunch
  • Romaine for flavor

Keep the leaves whole instead of shredded so the sandwich holds together better.

Step 4: Toast the Bread

The bread in your photo is thick, buttery, golden brown, likely Texas toast or brioche slices. Achieving that perfectly toasted exterior is key.

How to toast it properly:

  1. Spread butter generously on one side of each bread slice.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place the bread butter-side-down and toast until golden and crispy.
  4. Flip briefly to warm the other side if desired.

You can also butter both sides for extra richness.

The goal is a bread that is crispy outside, soft inside — strong enough to hold the mountain of bacon.

Step 5: Assemble the BLT Deluxe

Here’s how to layer the sandwich exactly like the one in your image:

1. Spread mayo generously

Spread mayonnaise on the inside of both slices of toasted bread.

The BLT in your picture clearly uses a thick, creamy layer.

2. Add crispy bacon

Pile on a big stack of bacon — not just a few slices.

You want the sandwich to look overflowing and tempting.

3. Add tomato slices

Place 2–3 tomato slices on top of the bacon.

Add a pinch of black pepper for extra flavor.

4. Add lettuce

Add whole lettuce leaves for freshness and crunch.

5. Top with the second slice of bread

Place the top slice of toast (mayo side down), press slightly to hold everything together.

Step 6: Slice and Serve

You can keep the sandwich whole or slice it diagonally for a classic diner presentation. Serve with:

  • French fries
  • Potato chips
  • Pickles
  • A side salad

The sandwich is already hearty enough on its own.

Flavor Tips & Variations

This BLT is incredibly customizable. Here are some delicious upgrades:

1. Add avocado

A creamy layer of avocado takes this sandwich to another level.

2. Make it spicy

Add:

  • Chili mayo
  • Sriracha
  • Jalapeño slices

3. Add cheese

Melted cheddar or American cheese adds richness.

4. Make it a “BLTA”

Bacon + Lettuce + Tomato + Avocado.

5. Add a fried egg

A runny yolk makes it a breakfast BLT — unbelievably good.

6. Swap the bread

Try:

  • Sourdough
  • Brioche
  • Ciabatta
  • Rustic country bread

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