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5 from 3 votes

BLT with Brown Sugar Bacon and Fresh Garden Herbs

One question: Is there anything better than a BLT on a hot summer day?
One answer: No, but let’s take it up to a whole new level!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: upgraded blt
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 670kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 2 leaves lettuce, washed and patted dry
  • 2 slices bread, toasted
  • 3 strips bacon
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 12 leaves basil, thinly sliced
  • 6 leaves sage, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Place bacon a baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar.  Bake at 325℉ for 10 minutes.
  • Slice tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Wash lettuce and pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, olive oil, basil, sage, salt, & pepper.
  • Spread sauce on both sides of bread and assemble sandwich.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 51g | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1941IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 124mg