Classic BLT Sandwich on Buttered Toast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A classic BLT sandwich with crispy bacon, fresh romaine, and ripe tomato layered between buttered, toasted bread. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bacon strips, romaine lettuce leaves, mayonnaise for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 bacon strips
1 large ripe tomato, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
2 tbsp mayonnaise
4 white sandwich bread slices
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook 6 bacon strips for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
Step 2: Toast 4 slices of white sandwich bread until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side in a toaster or under a broiler.
Step 3: Spread 2 tbsp mayonnaise evenly on one side of each toasted bread slice.
Step 4: Butter one side of each toast slice with 1 tbsp unsalted butter and place buttered side down on a clean skillet over medium heat; warm for 1 minute to slightly crisp the buttered side.
Step 5: Assemble sandwiches by layering 3 large romaine lettuce leaves, 1 large ripe tomato sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, and the 6 crispy bacon strips evenly on two of the bread slices.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp black pepper over the tomato slices, then top with the remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side down. Cut sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately.