CANDIED BACON BLTS
Candying the bacon in the oven adds a little bit of sweetness to the mix, enhancing a classic BLT. After the bacon gets crisp, you can overlap the strips, imitating the size and shape of your bread. As the bacon cools, the "caramel" on the outside firms up, making the sandwich easier to assemble -- and eat, too!
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the candied bacon: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line one rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and another with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon slices very close together on the foil-lined baking sheet -- they should all fit on one.
- Sprinkle about 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar and a few grinds of black pepper over each slice of bacon. Bake until the bacon is evenly browned and very crisp, 15 to 17 minutes.
- While the bacon is still hot, transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet and divide into 2 groups, overlapping 5 slices slightly on top of each other. Let cool while you prepare the rest of the sandwich.
- For the sandwich: Lay the tomato slices on a large plate and season with salt and pepper. Spread the mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- When the skillet is hot, add 2 slices of bread, mayo-side down, and toast until deeply golden brown. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining 2 slices of bread. Let cool completely. If desired, spread more mayonnaise on the untoasted sides of the bread.
- To build each sandwich, layer half of the lettuce, basil, onion, tomato slices and bacon between 2 slices of bread. If desired, cut the sandwich in half.
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Eiasin Mia
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Indaya Fowler
[email protected]These BLTs were just okay. I wasn't a big fan of the candied bacon.
Amber Robertson
[email protected]I found the candied bacon to be a bit too overpowering.
Damba Willy
[email protected]These BLTs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Ty Pollard
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of BLTs, but this candied bacon version was really good.
Nadia Pierre
[email protected]These BLTs were delicious! The candied bacon was the perfect addition.
GOLG DIGGER DJ
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the candied bacon.
Ahmed Rizk
[email protected]Candied bacon BLTs are the best! The bacon is crispy and sweet, and the combination of flavors is perfect.
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[email protected]These BLTs were easy to make and so delicious. The candied bacon was a nice twist on a classic.
Emmanuel Kenneth
[email protected]I love BLTs, and this candied bacon version is my new favorite. The bacon is so flavorful and crispy, and the combination of flavors is perfect.
Zawedde Prossy
[email protected]These BLTs were amazing! The candied bacon was the perfect touch, and the avocado added a creamy richness. I will definitely be making these again.
Karima
[email protected]Candied bacon BLTs were a hit at my last party! The sweet and salty combination was perfect, and the bacon was crispy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.