BLATS Sandwich

You've likely not had a sandwich like this BLATS sandwich recipe! Featureing crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, creamy avocado, sprouts and tangy mayo all piled high on toasted bread for a twist on a beloved classic, inspired by an LA cafe.

There’s a whole story to why this BLATS sandwich is here, but put simply, I was served this in 2016 in Los Angeles and it was so memorable that when I returned 6 months later I had to get another one of these sandwiches, however, the cafe had to shut due to a local development. The sad stuff of life in this world.

Anyway, the image posted on social media meant this sandwich became a solid fixture in my kitchen because BLATS is such an easy dish to create at home, including introducing my then boyfriend to this version of the classic sandwich. One day a little while later he created a picnic with this sandwich as the star dish during a sunset proposal.

Ingredients and substitutions for BLATS Sandwich

• Bacon: Back bacon has less fat and is meatier than most other strips of bacon, but use your preferred here.
• Lettuce: Gem or iceberg lettuce works best here with the large leaves wrapping itself around the other sandwich parts.
• Tomatoes: A vine tomato was used here thanks to the fuller flavor and less watery texture than beefsteak tomatoes.
• Avocado: Hass avocado was used here due to how easy it is peel the thicker skin from the flesh. Once you remove the skin and pip, simply lay the avocado halves cut side down and slice. Fanning across your bread.
• Sprouts: The twist on BLATS and the core of why these sandwiches are called BLATS is with these sprouts. They add a complimentary flavor that makes these sandwiches with the freshness and crunch balancing out the richness of the avocado.
• Bread: Nice slices of wholegrain or sourdough work great here because this fantastic sandwich would not be complete without the best foundation.
• Mayonnaise: Kewpie mayo is the best in the game and so this is used here…you don’t want to be sparse. However, any mayo you have on hand would work beautifully here.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make BLATS Sandwich:

Step 1: Baking strips: Bake your bacon strips on a baking tray until golden on both sides.

Step 2: Drain: Place the strips onto paper towels to remove the grease.

Step 3: Prep the sandwich: Butter, lay the lettuce down and top with sliced tomato.

Step 4: Finish: Add the alfalfa sprouts, sliced avocado and bacon, spreading the mayonnaise on the other half of the bread and place on top of the bacon.

Step 5: Halve and serve: Dig in!

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BLATS Sandwich

Sylvie Taylor

This BLATS Sandwich includes sprouts for a filling and savory sandwich that is full of fresh flavors for a twist on a beloved classic.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 sourdough or wholegrain bread slices
• 9 grams / 2 teaspoons butter room temperature
• 200 grams / 6 strips back bacon
• 4 leaves lettuce washed and rinsed
• 1 medium tomato sliced
• 1 avocado peeled, pitted and sliced
• Handful of alfalfa sprouts
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 220/430 and lay your bacon strips on a baking tray.
• Place into the oven and bake for 6 minutes or until golden.
• Remove and flip the strips and bake for a further 6 minutes and golden on the edges.
• Place the strips onto paper towels to remove the grease.
• Butter the base of your bread and lay your lettuce down, place the sliced tomato on top.
• Add the alfalfa sprouts, sliced avocado and bacon on your sandwich.
• Spread the mayonnaise on the other half of the ciabatta and place on top of the bacon.
• Halve and serve.
• Dig in and enjoy!

Notes

• Bacon: Back bacon has less fat and is meatier than most other strips of bacon, but use your preferred here.
• Lettuce: Gem or iceberg lettuce works best here with the large leaves wrapping itself around the other sandwich parts.
• Bread: Nice slices of wholegrain or sourdough work great here because this fantastic sandwich would not be complete without the best foundation.
• Sprouts: The twist on BLATS and the core of why these sandwiches are called BLATS is with these sprouts. They add a complimentary flavor that makes these sandwiches with the freshness and crunch balancing out the richness of the avocado.

Recipe by Roamingtaste

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal

Keyword bread, lunch, sandwich

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