How to Make The Ultimate BLT Sandwich Recipe

How does one improve upon a classic sandwich like the BLT?The classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich is an icon in the sandwich world. Hole in the wall diners and upscale restaurants all feature their own version of this famous sandwich, but none that I’ve tried come even remotely close to this ultimate BLT sandwich recipe.

This tasty bacon sandwich is easy to make and has one shining star – the Amazon sauce. Instead of regular old mayo, the ultimate BLT sandwich has this amazing delicious jalapeno cilantro sauce on it.The jalapeno cilantro sauce is only as spicy as you want, but it has a ton of flavor and packs a punch that pairs perfectly with the salty bacon.You’re going to love it!

The Ultimate BLT Sandwich Recipe

Amazon Sauce Ingredients

• 3 jalapeños
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 5 medium cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Sandwich Ingredients

• 2 slices Texas toast
• 3-6 slices bacon
• 1 leaf Lettuce
• 1 slice tomato
• 2 tablespoons butter

Making the Sauce

1. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños, then roughly chop them. For a spicier sauce, leave the seeds and ribs in, and simply chop the jalapeños. You should have about 1 cup of chopped jalapeños.
2. Place the jalapeños into a blender along with all the remaining ingredients (I even include the cilantro stems), and blend on high for at least 30 seconds, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
3. You can store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Putting the Sandwich Together

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet with raised sides, cover the bottom with foil and place your bacon in one even layer on top. Place another sheet of foil loosely on top of the bacon (this will keep it from splattering grease all over the oven). Let bake for 25-30 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your bacon.
2. Heat a griddle or skillet to medium high heat (350 degrees). Once it’s hot, put the tablespoon of butter on the griddle and use a spatula to spread it out. Once it’s melted, place the slices of Texas toast on top of the buttered area. After it becomes golden brown (about 3 minutes), flip the bread and toast the other side.
3. Spread a generous amount of the Amazon Sauce over one piece of toast. On top of it, lay the slice of tomato, and then the lettuce. Place the slices of bacon on top of the lettuce and then the other piece of toast on top.

Appetizer, lunch, Main Course, Snack

American

bacon, BLT, finger sandwich, lettuce, sun dried tomato

Utensils Needed

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Gringo's Tex Mex Copycat Amazon Sauce

Move over, chips and queso!So there’s this Tex-Mex restaurant near where we live called Gringo’s. My family has been going there for *literally* decades. Now they have multiple stores all across Texas, but I still remember eating at that first little restaurant of theirs.The food is out of this world good. Their fajita chicken is just as flavorful as their beef fajita and they always have the greatest quality. You always know what you’re going to get and I like that in a restaurant.One menu item I have ordered a lot in the past is called an Amazon Wrap. It’s a spinach tortilla loaded with fajita chicken, lettuce, tomato, and Amazon sauce.Now, this is no ordinary sauce!

This green sauce is everything you want in a Tex-Mex offering – loads of flavor with a taste you just can’t quite put your finger on why it is that you love it so much.Jalapeno and cilantro are the stars of this show. And what I love most about this Gringo’s copycat Amazon sauce is that you can make it as spicy or as mild as you like – just by including the seeds and ribs or not.Ready to make some for yourself? It couldn’t be easier! No heat required – just throw everything in the blender and enjoy!Let’s get started…

Gringo’s Copycat Amazon Sauce Recipe

• 3 jalapeños
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro (2oz)
• 5 medium cloves garlic (1.5 tbsp)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños, then roughly chop them. For a spicier sauce, leave the seeds and ribs in, and simply chop the jalapeños. You should have about 1 cup of chopped jalapeños.
2. Place the jalapeños into a blender along with all the remaining ingredients (I even include the cilantro stems), and blend on high for at least 30 seconds, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
3. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy!

Appetizer

Mexican

green sauce, Mexican food, Tex Mex

Utensils Needed

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