Candied Bacon BLT Sandwich

I’ve been on a MAJOR candied bacon kick and have been looking for different ways to incorporate the sweet and salty ingredient into classic recipes. A BLT was the first idea to pop into my mind and let me tell you, it was the BEST BLT I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!! It is so easy to make and beyond delicious. You NEED to make it!

Candied Bacon BLT

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Ingredients

Candied Bacon

• 1 pack of thin sliced bacon (usually 12oz)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar

Candied Bacon BLT

• 8 slices thick brioche bread
• 3 tablespoons butter (softened, for bread)
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into thick slices
• 4-8 large leaves romaine or butter lettuce
• Candied bacon (from above)

Instructions

Candied Bacon

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Place the oven rack on the second position from the top.
2. Arrange bacon in a single layer on the rack.
3. Bake for 15–20 minutes, flip each slice, and bake another 10-15 minutes until the fat is rendered and bacon is mostly cooked but not fully crisp.
4. Turn the broiler on high.
5. Sprinkle a generous, even layer of brown sugar over each slice.
6. Broil for 1–3 minutes, watching very closely, until the sugar melts, bubbles, and begins to caramelize.
7. Remove from oven and let bacon cool completely on the wire rack — it will continue to crisp as it cools.

Sandwich Assembly

1. Lightly butter one side of each brioche slice. Heat a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry the slices butter-side down until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
2. Spread mayonnaise on the unbuttered side of each slice.
3. On four of the slices, layer with lettuce, thick tomato slices, and 3–4 pieces of candied bacon. Top with the remaining slices, mayo side down.
4. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.

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