BLT Classic Crisp Bacon

# Ingredients List:

01 - 4 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread

02 - 6 slices bacon

03 - 4 large lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg)

04 - 1 large ripe tomato, sliced

05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

01 - Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Fry bacon slices until crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain excess fat on paper towels.

02 - Toast bread slices until golden brown and crisp.

03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly on one side of each toasted bread slice.

04 - Place lettuce leaves on two of the prepared bread slices.

05 - Layer sliced tomato over the lettuce and season with freshly ground black pepper as desired.

06 - Distribute 3 crispy bacon slices evenly on top of the tomatoes on each sandwich.

07 - Cover with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side down.

08 - Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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The interplay of warm crispy bacon against cool crisp lettuce creates texture contrasts that make every bite interesting
This sandwich proves that sometimes the most satisfying meals are the ones that come together in under 20 minutes
Customizable from bread choice to mayo amount making it perfect for feeding picky eaters or a crowd

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Warm bacon on cool lettuce is what makes this sandwich sing so assemble just before serving
Dont stack the tomatoes too thick or the sandwich becomes impossible to eat gracefully
The bread toast level matters aim for golden brown with structural integrity

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Pat your tomato slices with paper towels before assembling to prevent bread sogginess
Warm your bacon slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds if it has cooled too much before serving
Season your tomatoes with a tiny pinch of salt along with the pepper for deeper flavor