Get ready to transform the humble BLT sandwich into a gourmet experience that will make your taste buds dance with excitement! This isn't just another sandwich—it's a flavor explosion that combines crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a tantalizing blue cheese buffalo aioli that will elevate your lunch game from ordinary to extraordinary. Imagine biting into a perfectly toasted slice of bread layered with creamy, spicy sauce, crisp bacon, and garden-fresh ingredients that promise to make your midday meal an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bacon
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 cup lettuce
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 4 slices of bacon, 2 slices of bread, 1 large tomato, 1 cup of lettuce, 2 tablespoons of blue cheese, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of buffalo sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they are crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- While the bacon is cooking, prepare the blue cheese buffalo aioli. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, and crumbled blue cheese. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the slices of bread in a toaster or on a skillet until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Once the bacon is ready and the bread is toasted, assemble the sandwiches. Start by spreading a generous amount of the blue cheese buffalo aioli on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
- Layer the sliced tomato evenly on top of the aioli on one slice of bread. Add the crispy bacon slices on top of the tomato, followed by the lettuce.
- Top the sandwich with the second slice of bread, aioli side down, to complete the sandwich. Press down gently to help the layers stick together.
- Cut the sandwich in half diagonally for easier handling and serve immediately. Enjoy your BLTs with Blue Cheese Buffalo Aioli!
Tips
- Bacon Perfection: Use thick-cut bacon and cook it slowly to achieve maximum crispiness without burning. Pat the bacon dry with paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Aioli Hack: For an extra smooth and well-blended sauce, let your blue cheese buffalo aioli sit for 10-15 minutes before spreading, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Bread Selection: Choose a sturdy bread that can hold up to the moisture of the tomatoes and aioli without becoming soggy. Sourdough or a hearty white bread works best.
- Tomato Tip: Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the freshest flavor. Lightly salt your tomato slices before adding them to the sandwich to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Temperature Balance: Toast your bread until it's golden brown for a crispy texture that contrasts beautifully with the soft, creamy aioli.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg
