Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato (BLAT) Sandwiches
A BLAT sandwich stacks crispy bacon, fresh avocado, ripe tomatoes, and lettuce on toasted bread with mayo, with salted tomato slices as the flavor secret.
A BLAT sandwich stacks crispy bacon, fresh avocado, ripe tomatoes, and lettuce on toasted bread with mayo, with salted tomato slices as the flavor secret.

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Cook bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Toast the bread slices.
Spread mayonnaise generously on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
Layer bacon, avocado slices, and tomato slices on 4 of the bread slices.
Salt the tomato slices lightly.
Top with lettuce leaves.
Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, cut in half, and serve immediately.
Assemble sandwiches immediately before serving to prevent bread from becoming soggy. Bacon and toasted bread can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and stored separately.
Salting tomato slices draws out excess moisture and intensifies their natural flavor, preventing a soggy sandwich and enhancing taste.
Assemble just before serving to keep bread crispy and ingredients fresh. Toast bread and cook bacon ahead, then layer when ready to eat.
White sandwich bread is traditional, but sourdough, whole wheat, or brioche also work well. Toasting prevents the bread from becoming soggy.
Cook bacon until it's golden brown and breaks easily when bent. It will continue to crisp slightly as it cools on paper towels.
Yes. Aioli, Greek yogurt, or avocado spread work as alternatives, though mayo is traditional and provides the classic flavor.