Blue Cheese Blt Recipes

BLT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For easy clean up, line a baking sheet with foil. Place a baking wire rack on top, coat the rack with non-stick spray, then arrange the bacon on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and pat dry.
• Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer and drizzle with the vinegar. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
• Towards the end of the bacon's cooking time, place the bread slices on a sheet pan (or directly on the oven rack) and toast in the oven for 5 minutes. Flip the slices over and toast for 1 additional minute, until the bread is evenly browned. Then place 2 slices of the toasted bread on a cutting board or plate. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon of yogurt.
• Place a layer of lettuce on top. Add the tomatoes on top of the lettuce, lightly shaking off excess juice.
• Add 3 slices of bacon (tear the bacon in half as needed to help it fit).
• Add the avocado, then sprinkle with an additional pinch of salt and pepper. Spread each of the remaining slices of toasted bread with 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Place, yogurt-side down, on top. Cut the BLT sandwiches in half and serve.

BLUE CHEESE BLT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment or foil. Place the bacon side-by-side and transfer to the oven to cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Carefully remove the bacon from the baking sheet and transfer to a bed of paper towels to drain.
• In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, blue cheese, dried mustard, garlic powder and a few pinches of salt. Place the slices of toast in the toaster and toast until lightly golden brown.
• To assemble the sandwich, liberally add the blue cheese dressing to both sides of bread. Stack the lettuce, tomato slices and bacon on top of one another. Place the second half of bread on top and slice the sandwich in half.

BLTS WITH BLUE CHEESE-BUFFALO AIOLI

Steps:

• Make the aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, hot sauce, garlic, and pepper to taste in a small bowl and stir well.
• Make the sandwiches: Lay 4 slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread 2 to 3 teaspoons or so of the aioli on each slice, then top each with 8 half-pieces of bacon, a few slices of tomato, some red onion and a single piece of lettuce. Top each with another slice of bread. Slice the sandwiches in half. Photograph by Kang Kim

LAYERED BLT DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until blended; spread into a large shallow dish. Layer with lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with bread slices.