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BLAT Toasts Recipe

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BLAT Toasts are a delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich featuring crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and creamy avocado on crunchy toasted bread triangles coated with savory bacon grease. This recipe combines savory, fresh, and creamy elements into perfect bite-sized appetizers or snacks, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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Bacon and Bread

  • 4 oz. bacon (about 4 strips), cut into 1/2″-thick pieces
  • 4 slices white sandwich bread

Mayonnaise Seasoning

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Produce

  • 3 large romaine lettuce leaves
  • 5 super-ripe grape tomatoes
  • 1 ripe avocado

Instructions

  1. Cook the Bacon: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Arrange the bacon pieces in a single layer in a cold, large metal pan. Cook over medium heat without stirring for about 5 minutes until browned on the bottom. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally for another 1 to 2 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate and reserve the bacon fat in the pan.
  2. Prepare the Bread: While the bacon cooks, use a serrated knife to trim the crusts from the bread slices. Cut each slice into 4 equal triangles to create toast points for easier serving and bite-sized portions.
  3. Coat Bread with Bacon Grease: Working one triangle at a time, dip one side of each bread triangle into the reserved bacon grease from the pan, coating it thoroughly. Place the triangles on a sheet pan with the bacon grease side facing up to enhance flavor and help crispness.
  4. Bake the Toasts: Bake the bread triangles in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes until the edges are crisp and lightly golden brown, providing a crunchy base for the toppings.
  5. Prepare Toppings: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper for seasoned mayo. Slice romaine lettuce leaves lengthwise through the rib and tear into 2″ pieces, lengthwise matching the bread triangles. Slice grape tomatoes into 1/4″ thick slices and season generously with salt. Slice avocado lengthwise into 1/4″ thick strips.
  6. Assemble the BLAT Toasts: Spread about 1 teaspoon of the seasoned mayonnaise on each toasted bread triangle. Layer each with a lettuce piece, a slice of avocado, two pieces of cooked bacon, and one slice of tomato arranged in a decorative shingled pattern. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Using bacon grease to coat the bread before baking adds rich flavor and enhances crispness.
  • Choose super-ripe grape tomatoes for sweetness and juiciness.
  • Trim crusts from the bread for a more elegant presentation and better texture contrast.
  • If you prefer, substitute mayonnaise with a lighter dressing or flavored aioli.
  • For extra crispness, you can toast the bread triangles in a skillet instead of baking.

Keywords: BLAT toasts, bacon avocado lettuce tomato, appetizer, bite-sized toast, crispy bacon toast, savory snacks

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