Best BLT Sandwich is a classic that’s so easy to make and amped up with flavor!  You’ll love the cheesy garlic sourdough bread that makes these BLT’S extra mouthwatering!

blt sandwich with chips on a plate

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What Does BLT Stand for in a Sandwich?

BLT simply stands for Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato! Juicy tomato, crispy and salty bacon, and fresh lettuce is a winning combo that everyone loves. It’s a simple sandwich and that’s the classic version, I amp ours up a little bit to make it super crave-worthy and the very best!

This sandwich is going to carry me all the way through summer!  As soon as the weather even hints at getting warmer I instantly crave a BLT.  Love bread, love sandwiches, the end.  I also really like taking a classic and making it a little “extra” in any way possible.  Other sandwiches I’m crushing on right now are my Hot Ham and Cheese and definitely The Perfect Chicken Caesar Sandwiches!

What Do You Put On A BLT?

A typical BLT is pretty standard.  You typically have white bread, mayo, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.  For this version I’ve used sourdough bread that has been slathered in garlic butter, shredded sharp cheddar added, then toasted to perfection.  After that, I like to use Romaine lettuce for better flavor but you can use any lettuce you prefer.  Because the bread has tons of cheesy garlic flavor, I stuck with standard mayo, and you can always use a spicy of flavored mayonnaise too!

Cheesy Garlic Bread BLT Ingredients:

  • You will of course need bacon! Use whatever bacon you love best. I do like a nice thick cut bacon and cooking it until it’s slightly crispy and slightly chewy.
  • Lettuce, anything goes, you can use romaine which is my favorite. Or, you can use any kind of lettuce like butter lettuce, or shredded iceberg.
  • Cheese: I do add cheese to my recipe, it makes it a little more satisfying and gooey. I use sharp cheddar most often.
  • Butter, garlic powder, dried parsley: This is to butter and garlic up our bread! I love the garlic butter when the bread is all toasty.
  • Tomatoes: Use whatever you like best! I tend to grab roma tomatoes. If you happen to have garden tomatoes, even better!
  • Mayo: Mayo is optional if you aren’t a fan but it really brings a nice creamy much needed texture to the classic BLT.
ingredients to make a blt

What Else Can I Add to My BLT?

  • Avocado! Especially if you don’t prefer mayo, avocado or even some Guacamole is a great addition to add some creamy texture and flavor.
  • Ranch Dressing: Again, if you aren’t a mayo fan or even if you are and want to try something different, I love a good smear of ranch.
  • Cream Cheese: Another condiment option! Onion and Chive cream cheese is so super good on a BLT.
  • Peppers: Anything from pickled jalapeno’s, pepperoncini, banana peppers, or sliced cherry peppers add a great kick.
  • Pickles: You can add sandwich sliced dill, sweet, or bread and butter or even spicy pickles. I really love a good dill pickle to add some tang.
two blt sandwiches on a plate with chips

Enjoy!

~Nichole

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Cheesy Garlic Bread BLT

By Nichole
Cheesy Garlic Bread BLT is a classic sandwich amped up with flavor!  You’ll love the cheesy garlic sourdough bread that makes these BLT’S extra mouthwatering!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Servings 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients 

  • 4 Slices Sourdough Bread, Or your favorite bread
  • 2 Tablespoons Softened Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dired Parsley Flakes, Optional
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Mayonnaise, To Taste
  • 6 Slices Bacon, Cooked
  • 2 Large Leaves Romaine Lettuce
  • 4 Thick Slices Roma Tomato

Instructions 

  • Preheat a griddle pan or large skillet over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl use a fork to mix together the softened butter, garlic powder, salt, and dried parsley flakes.
  • Lay the bread slices down on a cutting board and spread the butter mixture over one side of each slice of bread.
  • Flip the bread over and top evenly with the shredded cheese.  Place the bread slices butter side down on preheated pan and cook for 3-5 minutes until toasted and cheese is melted.
  • Remove the bread slices with a spatula back to your cutting board butter side down.  Top with mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, and tomato as desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

NOTE:  I did include a total of 20 minutes cook time to include the time the bacon would take to cook.
NOTE:  Feel free to switch up cheeses to use your favorite!  You can also use as much extra bacon and mayonnaise as you prefer.  
NOTE:  This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1BLT, Calories: 320kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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14 Comments

  3. 5 stars
    My mouth waters so much just from looking at these images. I can’t imagine what will happen when I have this garlic bread BLT in front of me!

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  4. 5 stars
    I love classic flavors, especially if it is garlic bread BLT. But the idea to level it up with some flavor is great – I NEED to try this recipe now!

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