This recipe for the ultimate BLT With Smashed Avocado is a modern twist on the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Made with hearty multigrain bread, peppery arugula, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and creamy smashed avocado, this sandwich has been taken to a whole new level!
This is the best BLT ever!!! The heartiness of the multigrain bread holds up to all the sandwich fillings, while still being soft on the inside. The arugula, which has been substituted for iceberg lettuce adds the perfect amount of spice, the firm heirloom tomatoes are super juicy and flavorful, and the creamy texture of the smashed avocado takes this BLT over the top!
HOW TO MAKE THE ULTIMATE BLT WITH SMASHED AVOCADO
In a skillet, cook 6 strips of bacon over medium high heat 4-5 minutes on each side, until crispy and remove the bacon from the pan.
In the same skillet, over medium heat melt 1 tbsp of butter.
Spread the outside of 2 pieces of multigrain bread with 1 tbsp mayonnaise per slice of bread.
Put the bread, mayonnaise side down in the skillet with the melted butter and toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Pro Tip: Because multigrain bread adds texture to your sandwich and toasts up nicely on the outside, while retaining a good chew on the inside, it is a great choice of bread for any toasted sandwich.
Pro Tip: Using the combination of butter and mayonnaise to toast the outside of the bread makes the perfect crispy crunch.
In a small bowl, use a fork and smash half of an avocado, then sprinkle with salt.
HOW TO STACK THE ULTIMATE BLT WITH SMASHED AVOCADO
How you stack the sandwich is important. You don’t want the bread to become soggy from the moisture in the tomatoes.
For the perfect stack:
- spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise on the un toasted side of one piece of bread
- top with 3 strips of bacon, 1/4 cup arugula, 2 slices of heirloom tomato, another 1/4 cup arugula, and the remaining 3 strips of bacon
- spread the smashed avocado on the un toasted side of the second slice of bread and top the sandwich.
By stacking in this order, the bacon on the bottom works as a barrier to keep the the bottom slice of bread crispy, while you are able to fully enjoy the creamy texture of the smashed avocado on the top slice of bread.
If you like this sandwich, you might also like some of my other sandwich recipes.
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BLT With Smashed Avocado
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 2 slices multigrain bread
- 1 tsp butter
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup arugula
- 2 slices heirloom tomato
- 1/2 avocado
- sprinkle salt
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium high heat 4-5 minutes on each side until done, remove and set aside
- In the same skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter
- Spread the outside of each piece of bread with 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- Put the bread mayonnaise side down and toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes
- In a bowl, smash the avocado with a fork and sprinkle with salt
- Lay the bread out, toasted side down
- Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise on 1 slice of bread
- Top with 3 strips of bacon, 1/2 of the arugula, tomato slices, remaining arugula, and remaining 3 strips of bacon
- Spread the avocado on the second slice of bread and top the sandwich
2 Responses
Oh My!! This is my kind of sandwich. BLT’s alone are amazing and then you take it “over the top” with the smashed avocado. Avocado on anything is pretty much alright with me. I may have to run to the store and get some bacon. I have avocado in my fridge – of course, I always do.
Looks good. I’ll have to try it.