Chopped BLT Sandwiches on Hawaiian Rolls | CookOS

Chopped BLT Sandwiches

Name: Chopped BLT Sandwiches on Hawaiian Rolls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls; 1 head romaine lettuce; 2 roma tomatoes; 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Chopped BLT sandwiches combine crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and tomato on soft Hawaiian sweet rolls with mayo—a no-cook recipe ideal for hot weather when you want to skip the stove.

🌍American 🏷️Chopped sandwich 🏷️Blt 🏷️Sandwich 🏷️Bacon 🏷️Hawaiian rolls

About·Privacy·Terms

0:00

-0:00

Disabled

Auto

0.25x

0.5x

0.75x

Normal

1.25x

1.5x

1.75x

harrijjxd3oonTikTok

Total

10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From TikTok · by harrijjxd3o

0:00

-0:00

Disabled

Auto

0.25x

0.5x

0.75x

Normal

1.25x

1.5x

1.75x

harrijjxd3oonTikTok

Ingredients

1 (12-count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls
1 head romaine lettuce
2 roma tomatoes
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

7 Ingredients

Delivery in as fast as one hour.^*

Prices vary by store

^*Service fees apply. Instacart^® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.

Instructions

1
Slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls horizontally like hot dog buns, keeping them connected at the bottom.
2
On a large cutting board, chop the romaine lettuce.
3
Dice the tomatoes and add them to the lettuce.
4
Chop the cooked bacon and add it to the board.
5
Using a large knife or bench scraper, continue to chop and mix all the ingredients together on the board.
6
Drizzle mayonnaise over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
7
Mix everything together until well combined.
8
Spoon the chopped BLT mixture generously into the sliced rolls to serve.

Was this recipe helpful?

Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat tomatoes dry with paper towels after chopping to prevent excess moisture from soaking into the rolls.
Lightly toast the Hawaiian rolls before assembling to create a barrier that keeps them from getting soggy.
Chop all ingredients (lettuce, tomato, bacon) just before assembly to maintain freshness and crispness.
Spread mayo on both roll halves to act as an additional moisture barrier between bread and fillings.

Substitutions

Hawaiian sweet rolls → brioche buns, ciabatta rolls, or sourdough (adjusts texture and sweetness)
Mayonnaise → aioli, ranch dressing, or garlic mayo (alters flavor profile)
Bacon → tempeh bacon, coconut bacon, or smoked paprika mushrooms (for vegetarian option)
Romaine lettuce → butter lettuce, iceberg, or arugula (changes crunch and flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours; do not assemble more than 1–2 hours ahead to prevent sogginess.

Common Questions

Can I make chopped BLT sandwiches ahead of time?

Assemble sandwiches no more than 1–2 hours before serving to prevent the rolls from becoming soggy. Toast the rolls lightly to create a moisture barrier if preparing further in advance.

Can I use a different type of roll?

Yes. Brioche buns, ciabatta rolls, or regular sandwich bread work well. Hawaiian rolls are preferred for their sweetness and soft texture, but any sturdy roll will hold the filling.

Is this recipe easy to scale?

Yes. Scale each ingredient proportionally based on the number of servings needed. One 12-count package of Hawaiian rolls makes approximately 12 sandwiches.

How do I prevent soggy sandwiches?

Chop the tomatoes and lettuce just before assembly, pat tomatoes dry with paper towels, and lightly toast the rolls to create a barrier against moisture.