The Spunky Kitchen: His and her Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches

Heather Lynn Peters | By Heather Lynn Peters |
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on October 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM, updated October 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM

BLT night just got a little more interesting.

At our house, my hubby likes things full flavor, full carbs, full fat. I, on the other hand, love the flavor, but would sacrifice a few things for something less fattening.

So I created a less naughty version of the bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich for me and jazzed up an ordinary BLT for him, adding egg, cheese and extra mayo. (Pretty much a heart attack between a couple slices of bread.)

The BLT for me is a few less carbs, less bacon and spicy cheese.

Here’s what I did for His and Her BLT sandwiches:

his blt.jpgThe loaded BLT is just right for him: Packed with egg, cheese, mayo and lots of crisp bacon.


1. 2 slices of sourdough bread, toasted

2. 2 eggs, fried

3. 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese

4. 2 tablespoons of mayo

5. 6 slices of bacon

6. Lettuce and tomato slices

7. Pepper


1. Cook eggs, bacon and set aside

2. Slice cheese, lettuce and tomato slices

3. Toast the bread, spread with mayo, add toppings.

4. Serve whole

her blt.jpgThe BLT for Her is far less loaded on a whole wheat tortilla but just as tasty: Pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon and Dijon mustard.


1. Whole wheat tortilla

2. 2 slices of bacon

3. 2 slices of pepper jack cheese

4. Lettuce and tomato

5. Dijon mustard, about ½ tablespoon


1. Cook bacon, set aside

2. In a George Foreman grill, place tortilla, opened, and add lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheese. Drizzle with mustard. Fold tortilla.

3. Close grill and let grill for about 2-3 minutes

4. Cut tortilla into slices, serve.

Serve BLTs with a Bloody Mary and enjoy!

Here's a Bloody Mary recipe I've made a few times from Food & Wine Magazine.

Thai Chili Bloody Mary:


1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

30 cherry tomatoes (1/2 pound), halved


1 quart tomato juice

2/3 cup vodka

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 10 lemon wedges, for serving

1 red Thai chile, seeded and finely chopped

1 teaspoon celery seeds

10 celery ribs

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce


In a blender, combine the tomato juice with the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, celery seeds and Thai chile. Blend well. Transfer the Bloody Mary mix to a pitcher. Stir in the vodka.

Divide the cherry tomatoes among 10 tall glasses; muddle the tomatoes. Fill the glasses with ice. Pour in the Bloody Mary mix, garnish each drink with a celery rib and lemon wedge and serve.

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