As a mom, I am all about simplicity in the kitchen and making food my kids will actually eat. A BLT is the classic summer sandwich, but I like to throw on a couple of slices of avocado. Making it a BLTA just gives it that little something extra! It is a super simple go-to meal that everyone in the family loves.

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Brittney Romero

BLTA Sandwich

A classic BLT taken up a notch with a couple slices of avocado for that little something extra.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Servings: 1 sandwich

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 slices* bacon cooked and drained on paper towel
• 1/2* avocado sliced into chunks
• 1* Roma tomato sliced
• 2 leaves* lettuce rinsed
• 2 slices Sara Lee 45 calorie whole grain bread toasted
• 1 tablespoon* olive oil mayo spread on bread, or any mayo you like
• salt and pepper to taste, if you prefer

Method

 

1. First cook your bacon and then drain it on a paper towel to get rid of that excess grease.
2. Slice up your avocado into chunks.
3. Slice up your Roma tomato.
4. Rinse your lettuce and get your bread toasted.
5. Spread olive oil mayo on the toast, or any mayo that you like.
6. Build the sandwich: bacon, lettuce, tomato, then throw in those slices of avocado.
7. Add a little bit of salt and pepper if you prefer.
8. Throw on that extra slice of toast.

Notes

Amounts marked * are estimates based on the video.

Servings and times are estimates based on the video.

I like to use Roma tomatoes because I feel like the size fits better on the sandwich.

Why the BLTA is a Family Favorite

When the weather warms up, nobody wants to spend hours cooking complicated meals. This sandwich is simple, easy, and a classic. Plus, it is incredibly easy to customize. My kiddos absolutely love avocado, so while I am prepping the sandwiches, I always slice up some extra avocado chunks just for them to snack on.

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Ingredients for the Perfect BLTA

You do not need a lot to make a great sandwich, but picking the right ingredients makes a big difference. Here is what I use for my go-to BLTA:

• Bacon: Cooked to your liking.
• Avocado: Sliced fresh.
• Roma tomatoes: I like to use Roma tomatoes because I feel like the size fits much better on the sandwich bread.
• Lettuce: Rinsed and ready to go.
• Bread: I went with the Sara Lee 45-calorie whole-grain bread on this one, but use your favorite sandwich bread.
• Mayo: I like to use olive oil mayo because I think it has a really great flavor, but you can use any mayo that you like.
• Salt and pepper: Just a little bit for seasoning.

How to Build Your BLTA

Putting this together takes just a few minutes once your ingredients are prepped.

• First, you are going to cook your bacon. Once it is done, drain it onto a paper towel to remove excess grease.
• Slice up your avocado and your Roma tomatoes.
• Rinse your lettuce and get your bread toasted.
• Once the bread is toasted, get your mayo spread on the slices.
• Now, let’s build the sandwich! Layer your bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
• Throw in those slices of avocado, and add a little bit of salt and pepper if you prefer.
• Throw on that extra slice of toast to top it all off.

That is all there is to it! A BLTA is simple, easy, and a classic everyone loves. It is the perfect quick lunch or dinner for a busy summer day.