This classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich on grilled sourdough bread features an avocado spread instead of traditional mayo, for a healthy twist.
Have you ever been in the mood for a meal that will be satisfying and comforting that can be whipped up quickly? That’s where I was the other day. It was cool outside, I’d had a long day, I was hungry…and yet I was feeling lazy. All I wanted to do was sit down and enjoy something delicious without any fuss.
Enter the BLT!
You can never go wrong with this sandwich. I dressed it up a bit with a homemade avocado spread and it took an already great sandwich to a whole new level.
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A BLT sandwich makes a fantastic lunch. Add a salad or bowl of soup and you’ve got a filling dinner.
If you are a fan of this sandwich, give my quick and easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap a try.
How to Make Avocado Sandwich Spread
To jazz this sandwich up, I added an avocado spread to replace the mayo. It’s quick and easy to make, and it adds great texture and flavor.
Avocado Spread:
1 large avocado, cut into small chunks
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1½ tbsp fresh lime juice
1½ tsp ground cumin
Salt & pepper, to taste
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the avocado chunks, Greek yogurt, and garlic with a fork. Add in the lime juice, cumin, and season with the salt & pepper, to taste. Cover tightly and set aside.
Avocado BLT Sandwich
Sandwich:
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 slices sourdough bread
8 leaves Bibb lettuce
1 large heirloom or beefsteak tomato
Salt & pepper to taste
Brush one side of each piece of bread with the melted butter.
Heat your grill pan over medium heat and place the bread, buttered side down, on the pan. Apply light pressure to each slice with a spatula, being very careful not to move the bread in the process. Remove from the heat and set aside, once nice grill marks have formed.
Allow bread to cool slightly, then add the avocado sandwich spread to 2 of the slices on the non-grilled side.
Divide up the lettuce, tomato, and cooked bacon slices between the two sandwiches and top each with the remaining pieces of grilled bread.
Looking for something to pair your BLT with? Enjoy the sandwich with one of my soup or salad recipes!
This Avocado BLT Sandwich takes your favorite tried and true sandwich to a whole new level of awesomeness with the addition of the creamy avocado spread. You’re going to love it!
Let me know in the comments below when you give this great sandwich a try!
If you like this super easy sandwich idea, I know you’ll also enjoy my Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe Sandwiches.
Avocado BLT Sandwich
Ingredients
Avocado Spread
- 1 large avocado cut into small chunks
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1½ tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- salt & pepper to taste
Sandwich
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon cooked
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 8 leaves Bibb lettuce
- 1 large heirloom or beefsteak tomato
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the avocado chunks, Greek yogurt, and garlic with a fork. Add the lime juice, cumin, and season with salt & pepper, to taste. Thoroughly combine. Cover tightly and set aside.
- Brush one side of each piece of bread with the melted butter. Heat grill pan over medium heat and place bread, buttered side down, on the pan. Apply light pressure to each slice with a spatula, being careful not to move the bread in the process. Once nice grill marks have formed, remove from heat and set aside.
- Allow bread to cool slightly, then add avocado spread to 2 of the slices on the non-grilled side. Divide the lettuce, tomato, and cooked bacon slices between the two sandwiches and top each with the remaining pieces of grilled bread.