Recipes Sandwiches + Wraps Bacon Sandwiches BLT 9 BLT Recipes That Prove Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Is a Winning Combination Every Time By Food & Wine Editors Updated on September 29, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Quentin Bacon Though a simple BLT is perfection in a sandwich — especially when tomatoes are in peak season — that combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato can do no wrong, whether it's dressing up a loaded burger or a luxurious lobster roll. Swap in fried green tomatoes, layer the ingredients onto a hot dog — it's time to get creative. To get you started, we've rounded up nine of our favorite ways to bring the BLT to new heights. 01 of 09 California BLTs © Christina Holmes F&W Culinary Director at Large Justin Chapple makes sure there's bacon in every bite of his BLT by weaving the strips into a lattice before baking them. He adds California style with avocado and lemon-herb mayo. Get the Recipe 02 of 09 Garlic Aïoli BLTs © John Kernick At Gjelina Take Away in Los Angeles, you can only get this excellent sandwich in the summer because the tomatoes have to be sweet and richly flavored with just the right texture. The sourdough bread should be toasted, but make sure it's not too dark and crisp. Get the Recipe 03 of 09 BLT Fried Egg and Cheese Sandwich © Kana Okada Chef Thomas Keller's scrumptious recipe combines three of the world's most popular sandwiches: bacon, lettuce, and tomato; fried egg; and grilled cheese. Get the Recipe 04 of 09 Lobster BLTs on Potato Rolls Photo by Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer These upgraded BLTs combine tender, sweet lobster meat with smoky, salty bacon, juicy tomatoes, and pillowy potato buns, lightly toasted in bacon drippings. Get the Recipe 05 of 09 Fried Green Tomato BLTs Photo © Quentin Bacon This is a brilliant marriage of two classics: cornmeal-dusted green tomatoes and a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Get the Recipe 06 of 09 Fried Egg BLTs with Arugula Aïoli © Christina Holmes Chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. improves on the classic BLT by layering his version with curly frisée, lemony arugula aïoli, thick-cut bacon, and juicy heirloom tomatoes. He tops it all with a runny fried egg. Get the Recipe 07 of 09 BLT Hot Dogs with Caraway Remoulade © Line Klein These "BLT" hot dogs are topped with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce dressed with a creamy caraway-pickle mayonnaise. Get the Recipe 08 of 09 King Oyster Mushroom "BLT" with Basil Mayonnaise © Con Poulos Chef Richard Landau skips the packaged vegan bacon in favor of king oyster mushrooms, also known as king trumpets or royal trumpets. These have a firm, meaty texture and flavor that can mimic bacon on a BLT. While the texture of king oysters is unique, other thinly sliced wild mushrooms like shiitake would also be tasty on this sandwich. Get the Recipe 09 of 09 Cheddar BLT Burgers with Tarragon Russian Dressing © Quentin Bacon Brushing a burger with butter while it's on the grill allows the natural sugars to caramelize, making the meat extra delicious. What else makes this burger delicious? The BLT piled on top. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit