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Caprese BLT Sandwich

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope May 24, 2023

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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!

Image of bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich, with mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic glaze
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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 left to right bread, balsamic vinegar glaze, bacon, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, mayo and lettuce.

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!
Sliced juicy tomatoes on a cutting board, with a whole tomato behind, fresh basil leaves and in the background crisp bacon and a small white bowl of mayonnaise.

How to Assemble your Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Caprese style

  1. Fry up bacon, we like it pretty crispy, but cook to your liking.
  2. Toast bread to your desired toastedness!
  3. While bacon is frying and bread is toasting, slice tomatoes, cheese, basil and avocados
  4. Slather a little real mayo (my fave) on the toast
  5. Layer in the following order;
    • bacon
    • tomatoes
    • mozzarella
    • basil
    • balsamic vinegar
    • avocado
    • salt & pepper
    • lettuce
  6. Top with second piece of mayo slathered toast, cut in half and devour!
4 slices of crisp bacon on a slice of pumpernickel toast with mayo, slices of tomatoes and basil in background.
Spread mayo on toast, then layer bacon
Pumpernickel toast with mayo, bacon, slices of mozzarella cheese and three slices of tomatoes on top. Background has small bowl of mayo and a whole tomato with some romaine lettuce leaves.
Layer slices of cheese and tomatoes
pumpernickel toast with mayo, bacon, mozzarella, tomatoes and chopped fresh basil.
Sprinkle with fresh basil
Image of bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich, with mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic glaze
Drizzle with balsamic glaze
sourdough toast, with mayo, bacon, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and avocado, drizzled with balsamic glaze, avocado and tomato halves in background.
Add Avocado if desired
Bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich with added sliced mozzarella, basil and balsamic, topped with a leaf of Romaine lettuce, background has tomato and small bowl of mayo.
Top it all with a large lettuce leaf
Caprese BLT Sandwich on white plate, cut in half with one half standing on side, bacon lettuce, tomato, mozzarella, basil and balsamic glaze, with pink napkin and red tomato in background.
Pumpernickel Caprese BLT
Sourdough bacon, lettuce, tomato Caprese sandwich, cut in half with basil, mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar.
Sourdough Caprese BLT

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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Pinterest image long pine with two images for Caprese BLT Sandwich, top image has ingredients, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, bread, bacon and mayo. Bottom image: Open face caprese BLT sandwich, topped with basil and balsamic

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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Image of bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich, with mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic glaze

Caprese BLT Sandwich

5 from 3 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
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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!

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Equipment

  • Mercer Culinary Renaissance Forged Tomato Knife, 5 Inch
  • EXTRA LARGE Organic Bamboo Cutting Board 18 x 12

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

  • 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
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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!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2701IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Michaela Kenkel

    Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 7:20 am

    Two of my favorite things in one delightful sandwich! Caprese and BLT just GO TOGETHER!!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Stewart

    Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  3. Julie Menghini

    Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    This sandwich was like a blt on steroids! We loved it and I’ll never be happy with just an ordinary blt again!

    Reply
  4. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs

    Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    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. ????

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    • KathleenKathleen

      Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Sounds amazing to me all the way around, glad it inspires! Have a great week Tasia!

      Reply
  5. Deb Clark

    Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 12:53 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply

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