As a grandfather of seven, I’ve had plenty of experience in the kitchen. I’ve cooked everything from Thanksgiving turkeys to birthday cakes, but there’s one recipe that I always come back to: the BLT sandwich. It’s a classic American sandwich that never gets old, but I’ve taken it to the next level with my Ultimate BLT recipe.

I have to admit, I haven’t always been a master at making BLT sandwiches. In fact, my first attempts were pretty dismal. The bacon was always too crispy or too chewy, the lettuce was wilted, and the tomatoes were bland. But over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks to perfecting this sandwich.

First, it’s all about the ingredients. I always use thick-cut bacon, which gives the sandwich a hearty and satisfying crunch. I also use butter lettuce, which is crisp and refreshing, and heirloom tomatoes, which are juicy and bursting with flavor. And to take it up a notch, I add avocado and garlic aioli, which add a creamy and tangy twist to the classic sandwich.

But the real secret to my Ultimate BLT is in the preparation. I bake the bacon in the oven, which ensures that it’s perfectly crispy every time. And I toast the bread to just the right level of crispness, so that it provides a satisfying crunch without being too hard.

Whenever I make this sandwich, I’m transported back to my childhood, when my mother would make me a BLT for lunch on a lazy summer day. It’s a sandwich that brings back memories of simple pleasures and happy times, and it’s a recipe that I’m proud to share with my family and friends.

So if you’re looking for a sandwich that’s worth bragging about, try my Ultimate BLT recipe. It’s a classic with a modern twist, and it’s sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

The Ingredients

• 2 slices of thick-cut bacon
• 1 slice of sourdough bread
• 1 leaf of butter lettuce
• 1/2 medium heirloom tomato
• 1/4 avocado
• 1 tablespoon of garlic aioli
• Salt and pepper to taste

This recipe is designed to serve 1 person, but it can easily be multiplied to serve more. Simply double or triple the ingredients as needed to feed more people.

The Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the bacon on the sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
2. While the bacon is cooking, toast the bread to your desired level of crispness.
3. Slice the tomato and avocado.
4. To assemble the sandwich, spread the garlic aioli on one side of the toasted bread. Layer the bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on top of the garlic aioli, and then top with the other slice of bread.
5. Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately.

Note: These ingredients are for 1 serving, but the recipe can easily be multiplied to feed more people.