I thought I’d share this super easy recipe for Breakfast BLTs with you all so that you too can have a euphoric moment involving bacon, lettuce, tomato and bread. Sometimes I find that I can easily get lost in complex recipes and flavors with long posts and what not. So I think it’s important for me to step back every now and then, and throw in a simple uncomplicated stress free recipe for us to try. Plus did I mention there’s bacon involved? Yes, bacon.

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Breakfast BLTs

A quick and easy breakfast you can whip up any morning before work or on the weekends for a delicious brunch. These Breakfast BLTs are the way to go.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bacon, Breakfast, Brunch, Sandwiches, Summer

Servings: 4

Author: Jonathan Melendez

Equipment

Skillet
Baking sheet
Griddle

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons store-bought pesto
8 slices white or wheat bread toasted
4 slices Cheddar cheese
16 to 24 slices bacon cooked until crispy
2 to 4 vine-ripe tomatoes sliced
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
8 pieces iceberg lettuce
2 avocados pitted and sliced
4 large eggs cooked sunny side up

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo and pesto until smooth.
Spread each slice of bread with the pesto mayo. Top the bottom half with a slice of cheese and 4 to 6 slices crispy bacon. Place 2 pieces of lettuce on the top half along with a few slices of tomato, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper. Set an egg on top of the bacon and then sandwich together. Serve immediately with hash browns or fries on the side. Enjoy!