Classic BLT Sandwich with Cheddar

• 6 strips thick-cut bacon
• 6 slices white sandwich bread, preferably thin-sliced
• 6 tbsp mayonnaise
• Around 6 thick slices tomato (ripe and high quality; do not use Roma)
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, sliced
• 3 cheddar slices
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook Bacon

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   Heat a large 12-inch (30cm) pan on medium-low heat. Add bacon in a single layer and cook for about 5 minutes until browned on one side. Flip and finish cooking on the other side for about 3–4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain some of the bacon fat into a heat-safe bowl.

2. Toast Bread

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   Add 3 bread slices to the skillet. Cook on medium-low heat until browned on one side, flip and brown the other side. Remove to a plate. Repeat with the remaining bread pieces.

3. Assembly

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   Spread 1 tbsp (15ml) of mayo on each bread slice. Layer with lettuce (approximately 1/3–1/2 cup (80–120ml) lettuce per slice). Cut bacon pieces in half (you now have 12 halves) and place 4 halves on each slice (this will cover 3 slices). Place 2 tomato slices on each of the remaining slices (this will cover the remaining 3 slices). Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper. Layer cheese slices on top of the slices with bacon. Then pick up those slices and flip them on top of the tomato slices. Cut each sandwich diagonally into triangles. Serve immediately and enjoy!