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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Main Dish ยป Easy Meals

    Avocado BLT

    Published: Jul 10, 2018 ยท Updated: Jul 12, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    This Avocado BLT recipe takes your average bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich to a whole new level. A healthy dose of creamy mashed avocado adds an exciting element and extra layer of goodness to this already delicious sandwich.

    close up of a cut avocado BLT

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    I've never been much of a sandwich girl. I love bread and I love stuff that goes inside a sandwich, but I sometimes feel like there's either too much bread or too much mayo or not enough inside or too much inside. I guess I just feel like I rarely find the perfect sandwich.

    Anywho, it has to be an extremely delicious sandwich for me to be excited about it. And this Avocado BLT is considered extra special in my opinion.

    mashed avocado, bread, bacon, sliced tomatoes

    What are Avocado BLTs?

    Avocado BLTS are your basic BLT (Bacon Lettuce & Tomato) sandwich with avocado on them. I've also seen this sandwich labeled as a BLAT (Bacon Lettuce Avocado and Tomato), but I think the avocado deserves its own whole word instead of only a letter ha!

    Why you should make this Avocado BLT Recipe

    In the summertime, when tomatoes are ripe, it's the prime time to make a BLT. Plus, they are great to make for a crowd because you can assemble them all at one time.

    The beautiful thing about these sandwiches is their simplicity. Only a few ingredients needed to make such a tasty sammy -- that's my kind of meal!

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    avocado BLTs

    How to Make Avocado BLTs

    Some people make their avocado BLT with layers of bacon, lettuce, avocado slices, and tomatoes between two slices of bread. However, I really like to mash the avocado and use it and the sauce or barrier to keep your bread from getting soggy from the tomatoes.

    Here's how you make it:

    • Cook the bacon.
    • Mash the avocado with lime juice to keep it from turning brown. At this point you can add a little minced jalapeños for an extra kick.
    • Toast your bread if desired.
    • Slice your tomatoes and let them sit on a towel to absorb some of their moisture (to keep your sandwich from being soggy).
    • Wash and dry the lettuce.
    • When ready to eat, assemble the sandwiches by spreading a thin layer of avocado on each slice of bread. Layer 4 slices with lettuce, sprinkle with a little salt. Top with bacon, sprinkle with a teeny bit of salt. Add the tomatoes, and season generously with black pepper and sprinkle with a little more salt. Then add a slice of bread (with the avocado facing the tomatoes) and cut in half. Enjoy!

    assembly line of making an avocado blt with bread, avocado, lettuce, bacon, and tomato

    Tips for Making Avocado BLTs

    The most important thing to know about this sandwich is that you must lightly salt every single later. I didn't and the sandwich was kinda lame. Then I added salt, and whoa it was perfect!

    I know it sounds like a lot of salt, but I'm talking a teeny tiny sprinkle of salt. And it really makes all the difference in the world. Trust me.

    Tip for Slicing Tomatoes

    The best knife for slicing tomatoes is a very sharp knife, and I find that a serrated knife is preferable.

    child holding an avocado BLT

    Make Ahead Tips

    I don't recommend assembling these sandwiches until just before serving. However, you can do a few things beforehand to make things easier on your life when you're ready to prepare.

    You can cook the bacon, slice the tomatoes, and wash & dry the lettuce. I actually used already washed & dried lettuce from the store, but you could easily use large pieces of lettuce from a head of green leaf lettuce or romaine lettuce.

    bread with mashed avocado for a BLT

    Variations & Substitutions

    Making this sandwich allergy friendly:

    This sandwich is naturally dairy free and egg free, and it can easily be made gluten free by using gluten free bread. I love regular bacon, but I suppose you could try a vegetarian version of bacon as a replacement. I certainly cannot vouch for this idea, but it's an option to have a vegan/vegetarian sandwich if desired.

    close up of cut Avocado BLT sandwich

    What to serve with this dish

    These sandwiches are quite filling in my opinion, but you could add an extra side of veggies if you want. Or a cold soup like this Pineapple Cucumber Gazpacho would also be amazing.

    For a drink, I think an ice cold beer really hits the spot with this sandwich.

    plate of Avocado BLTs

    Final thoughts on Avocado BLTs:

    I love making them for a crowd because it's easy to make multiple sandwiches at a time and serve them. I made them for my family when we were all together at our bay house over the summer, and they were a hit for lunch.


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    close up of a cut avocado BLT

    Avocado BLT

    This Avocado BLT recipe takes your average bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich to a whole new level thanks to a healthy dose of creamy mashed avocado
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium avocado
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about ยฝ lime)
    • ยผ teaspoon salt plus more for sandwich
    • 2 small tomatoes sliced (or 1 large)
    • 8 slices bread toasted if desired
    • 8 sliced bacon cooked
    • 1 cup lettuce or 4 large pieces of lettuce
    • black pepper for sandwich

    Instructions

    • Mash the avocado with lime juice. Add the salt, and set aside.
    • Slice your tomatoes and let them sit on a towel to absorb some of their moisture (to keep your sandwich from being soggy).
    • Toast your bread if desired. Wash and dry the lettuce.
    • When ready to eat, assemble the sandwiches by spreading a thin layer of avocado on each slice of bread. Layer 4 slices with lettuce, sprinkle with a little salt. Top with bacon, sprinkle with a teeny bit of salt. Add the tomatoes, and season generously with black pepper and sprinkle with a little more salt. Then add a slice of bread (with the avocado facing the tomatoes) and cut in half. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Add 1 teaspoon minced jalapeños to the mashed avocado for a little extra spice
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Avocado BLT
    Serving Size
     
    1 sandwich
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    386
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    20
    g
    31
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    15
    mg
    5
    %
    Sodium
     
    544
    mg
    24
    %
    Potassium
     
    690
    mg
    20
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    40
    g
    13
    %
    Fiber
     
    13
    g
    54
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    16
    g
    32
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    300
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    22.1
    mg
    27
    %
    Calcium
     
    15
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    2.1
    mg
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. vanesa says

      May 11, 2022 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      one of our favorite summer recipes. saltng each layer makes a difference!

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      • Meme says

        May 12, 2022 at 11:42 am

        woohoo! glad you enjoyed it! And yes, the salting each layer really does matter!

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