BELT Sandwiches (BLT + Egg)

BLT Egg Sandwiches are loaded with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and perfect fried eggs. Surprisingly versatile, they make a fantastic breakfast, lunch, OR dinner. It's an easy sandwich recipe that won't steer you wrong!

📝 Ingredients

• 18-24 slices bacon (thick-cut is best)
• 6 eggs
• 12 slices bread (soft white is best)
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 large tomatoes (romas, heirlooms, or on-the-vine)
• 6 pieces lettuce (iceberg, romaine, butterhead, mixed greens, or spinach)
• avocado, cheese, sliced onion, mustard, candied bacon, aoili

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Ingredient Prep ---
2. 2Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil. Line bacon on sheet pan, alternating wide and narrow ends. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until it reaches desired crispiness (thin-cut bacon will take less time).
3. 3Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick spray. Fry eggs to desired doneness. Salt and pepper lightly for flavor. (For sheet pan cooking option, see notes).
4. 4To prepare the rest of the components, toast the bread, slice the tomatoes thinly, and wash and dry the lettuce.
5. 5--- Assembly ---
6. 6Spread thin layer of mayo on 6 slices of bread (about 2 tsp on each slice). Arrange lettuce, tomato, and thick layer of bacon on top. Add fried egg and any additional (optional) toppings. Top with remaining slices of bread and serve.