Turkey BLT Sandwich
A hearty turkey BLT sandwich made with sliced turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and toasted bread.
Equipment
- Skillet or oven
- Toaster
- knife
- cutting board
- Paper towels
- spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread, sourdough, or wheat bread
- 6 oz sliced deli turkey or roasted turkey
- 4 slices bacon cooked crispy
- 2 large lettuce leaves washed and dried
- 1 medium tomato thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 0.5 avocado sliced, optional
- 2 slices cheddar, Swiss, or provolone cheese optional
- garlic powder, Dijon mustard, or hot sauce optional for mayo
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet, oven, or air fryer until crisp.
- Transfer the bacon to paper towels and let it drain.
- Toast the bread until golden and sturdy.
- Wash and dry the lettuce well.
- Slice the tomato thinly and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toast.
- Layer lettuce, turkey, tomato, and crispy bacon on the bread.
- Add avocado or cheese if desired.
- Top with the second slice of toast and press gently.
- Slice in half and serve right away.
Notes
Toast the bread and dry the lettuce well to keep the sandwich from getting soggy. For packed lunches, keep tomato slices separate until ready to eat if possible.