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sandwich · American
Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced beef, sweet onions, and melted provolone tucked into a toasted long roll for a juicy, deeply savory American sandwich.
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American
BLT Sandwich
A crisp, classic BLT built with smoky bacon, ripe tomato, cool lettuce, and toasted bread, finished with a bright lemon-pepper mayonnaise.
27 min
4 servings
Medium
How to prepare
1
Zest the lemon, then stir the zest, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, and black pepper into the mayonnaise. Taste and reserve at room temperature while the bacon cooks.
2
Arrange the bacon in a large cold skillet in a single layer. Set the skillet over medium heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until deeply golden and crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, then carefully pour off the hot rendered fat before returning to the skillet for toasting.
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3
Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and blot the surface. Pour off excess rendered fat, leaving the skillet lightly coated.
4
Toast the bread in the same skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side, adding batches if needed, until golden and lightly crisp. Cool for 2 minutes so the mayonnaise does not melt.
5
Season the tomato slices lightly with the salt and let them stand for 2 minutes, then blot away excess moisture with paper towels.
6
Spread the lemon-pepper mayonnaise over one side of each toast slice. Layer lettuce, tomato, and three bacon slices on four pieces of toast, then cap with the remaining toast.
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7
Press each sandwich gently, cut in half, and serve immediately while the bacon is crisp and the bread is still warm.
Why this recipe works
Crisp bacon, juicy tomato, cool lettuce, and creamy, lemony mayonnaise create the essential contrast of a great BLT, while toasted bread provides structure and prevents sogginess.
Storage and reheating
How to store it
The assembled sandwiches are best eaten immediately. Refrigerate cooked bacon and the lemon-pepper mayonnaise separately for up to 3 days; keep tomatoes and lettuce dry and chilled.
How to reheat it
Reheat the bacon in a skillet over medium heat or in a 180°C oven until hot and crisp, then assemble the sandwich with fresh vegetables and toasted bread.
Nutrition / serving
709kcal
28.99 gprotein
35.63 gcarbs
49.88 gfat
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