Description
A quick and delicious Chopped BLT Sandwich recipe featuring crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mayonnaise served on toasted sub rolls. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner with a classic flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon
- 12 ounces bacon
Vegetables
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 small tomatoes or 1 large tomato, diced
Condiments and Bread
- 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
- 4 sub rolls
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Lay out the bacon on a cold large skillet or flattop grill and turn the heat to medium. Cook, flipping every 3 to 4 minutes until the bacon is browned and crispy to your liking. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly. Alternatively, for oven cooking, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil, place the bacon on it, and put it in a cold oven. Turn the oven to 425ºF and cook for about 15 minutes or until the bacon reaches desired crispiness.
- Prepare the vegetables: While the bacon cooks, chop the romaine lettuce and dice the tomato(s). Add them to a large bowl. Start with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and toss everything together until coated. Taste and add more mayonnaise if desired.
- Toast the sub rolls: After bacon is done, toast the buns. For skillet toasting, carefully remove excess bacon grease, then place each sub roll cut side down on the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes until toasted; repeat for all rolls. If using a flattop grill, scrape away grease and place all rolls cut side down at once. For oven toasting, set oven to broil (high), place the sub rolls cut side up on a sheet pan, and toast under the broiler for 1 to 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Assemble the sandwich: Chop the cooled bacon into pieces and add it to the bowl with lettuce and tomatoes. Toss everything together well. Spoon the chopped BLT mixture into each toasted sub roll and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of black pepper or a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the mayo mixture.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with a light or flavored mayo to adjust the taste and calorie content.
- To make the sandwich gluten-free, substitute the sub rolls with gluten-free bread of choice.
- Ensure to monitor the bacon and bread closely during cooking and toasting to prevent burning.
