The ultimate summertime sandwich! With the seasons best; juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, mozzarella, sweet basil, a drizzle of balsamic glaze and of course bacon! The ultimate Caprese BLT Sandwich!
This bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich was fantastic! I mean, tomatoes are at their peak, my little tomato plants even produced several this year, I had some fresh mozzarella, always have fresh basil in my garden and yes, I keep bacon at all times!
I Dislike Making Lunches, You?
True confessions — I really dislike making lunches! LOL! And I’m not a huge fan of leftovers, which leaves me in a quandary at times.
I was trying to think of what to make for my husband, son and I for lunch this week, virtual school and working from home and all — something we’d all love, and the Caprese BLT was born!
INGREDIENTS FOR CAPRESE BLT’S
- Bread | I love Pumpernickel and it shined in this sandwich, my husband chose sourdough and my son chose whole wheat! What will you choose?
- Bacon | Nice and crispy please, I typically plan 3-4 slices a sandwich depending on how thin or small my bacon is.
- Tomatoes | well it wouldn’t be a BL”T” without the tomatoes would it! Juicy beefsteak, Roma or whatever you have available, sliced on the thicker side, sprinkled with a touch of salt.
- Fresh Mozzarella | Sliced about the same thickness as your tomato
- Fresh Basil | I used both chopped basil sprinkled over the top of the sandwich was well as whole leaves. Your preference
- Lettuce | we like Romaine kind of cups the ingredients holding it in.
- Balsamic Glaze | Wow does this add great flavor!
- Mayonnaise | spread a thin layer (or thick if you are my hubby)
- Salt & Pepper | optional
- Avocado slices | Optional; slice it up and add it to the sandwich!
How to Assemble your Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Caprese style
- Fry up bacon, we like it pretty crispy, but cook to your liking.
- Toast bread to your desired toastedness!
- While bacon is frying and bread is toasting, slice tomatoes, cheese, basil and avocados
- Slather a little real mayo (my fave) on the toast
- Layer in the following order;
- bacon
- tomatoes
- mozzarella
- basil
- balsamic vinegar
- avocado
- salt & pepper
- lettuce
- Top with second piece of mayo slathered toast, cut in half and devour!
That’s it! Super easy, delicious almost no cook lunch!
COOKS TIP | Surprise your family with bacon for breakfast and simply cook up the extra you will need for the sandwiches, then reheat before making sandwiches.
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Try these other amazing sandwiches for lunch or dinner sometime!
- Pretzel Roll Sliders from my friend Chellie
- Best Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe
- Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich from my friend Norine
- Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich from my friend Lynn
- Roast Beef Sliders
- Hammy Sammies {Funeral Sandwiches}
- Best Turkey and Cheese Sliders
And of course any sandwich is complete with a delicious bowl of soup, try these:
- Easy Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe (with Fresh Basil or Dill)
- Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
- Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices of your favorite bread toasted (shown pumpernickel, try sourdough, whole wheat, white, rye)
- 3-4 slices Bacon cooked crisp (I used pre-cooked and warmed to crisp)
- 2-3 slices tomato
- 2-3 slices fresh Mozzarella
- 3 fresh basil leaves whole or chopped or mix of both
- 1 lettuce leaf washed (I used Romaine)
- 1-2 teaspoons real mayonnaise more or less to taste
- Drizzle of Balsamic Glaze
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2-3 slices of Avocado Optional
Instructions
- Fry up bacon, we like it pretty crispy, but cook to your liking. Toast bread to your desired toastedness!
- While bacon is frying and bread is toasting, slice tomatoes, cheese, basil and avocados. Slather a little real mayo on the toast
- Layer on toast in the following order; bacon, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinegar glaze, avocado (optional), salt and pepper, lettuce.
- Top with second piece of mayo slathered toast, cut in half and devour!
Nutrition
Michaela Kenkel
Two of my favorite things in one delightful sandwich! Caprese and BLT just GO TOGETHER!!
Thank you!
Jennifer Stewart
I am a sucker for a tasty BLT but you have taken it to another level with the fresh mozzarella and avocado! So much YUM!
Julie Menghini
This sandwich was like a blt on steroids! We loved it and I’ll never be happy with just an ordinary blt again!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs
Such a perfect blend of flavors here! I’m always struggling for lunch ideas as well, so thank you for the great idea! I’d pick whole wheat or some kind of whole grain bread. ????
Sounds amazing to me all the way around, glad it inspires! Have a great week Tasia!
Deb Clark
I didn’t think it was possible for a BLT sandwich to get better, but you just took it to the next level. Delicious sandwich – wonderful meal!