Southern Tomato Sandwich with Bacon and Lettuce
on Apr 12, 2022
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The next time you have delicious fresh tomatoes on hand, whether they’re from your own garden or the local farmer’s market, make yourself a tasty bacon, lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich.
We’ve included a recipe for this simple but deliciously satisfying sandwich for you to make at home.
There’s nothing like the flavor of a fresh ripe tomato. If you have a garden full of tomatoes, you know the flavor is completely different to the tomatoes purchased at the grocery store.
Garden-fresh tomatoes are juicy, sweet, and only need a pinch of salt and pepper!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Tomatoes
- Bread
- Mayonnaise
- Lettuce
- Cooked Bacon
- Salt and Pepper
- Optional Butter
How to Make Tomato Sandwich
- Slice the tomatoes into thin slices and sprinkle with salt. Dry with paper towels.
- Toast the bread if desired.
- Spread the bread with butter and mayonnaise.
- Place the tomatoes on one slice.
- Add the lettuce and bacon. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread. Cut and enjoy!
Best Tomatoes for This Recipe
You’ll want to use a large, firm tomato for this sandwich. Beefsteak tomatoes are a classic choice. They’re juicy, delicious, and easy to source.
Best Bread to Use
The choice of bread is totally up to you! Any kind of bread will work and you can opt to have it toasted or fresh.
The Best Mayonnaise to Use
Choose your favorite mayonnaise or make your own! It will add a slightly tangy flavor to your sandwich.
Pro Tips
- Tomatoes are best stored at room temperature, not in the fridge.
- Slice the tomato, add a pinch of salt, and set it aside on paper towels. The excess juice will be absorbed into the paper towel and won’t cause your bread to become soggy.
- Add just a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance, not overpower, the flavor of your sandwich.
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bread
- 2 large tomatoes, ripe
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- salt and pepper
- Optional butter
- lettuce
- cooked bacon
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into ¼ inch round slices and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the slices on paper towels.
- Toast the bread if desired.
- Spread the bread with butter if desired, and mayonnaise.
- Place the tomatoes on one slice.
- Add the lettuce and bacon. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread, cut in half and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
