- How do I keep bacon crispy?
- Drain on paper towels after cooking and don't cover it, or steam will soften it.
- What lettuce should I use?
- Iceberg or Romaine are best for maximum crunch.
BLT Waffle Sandwiches
The BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) is a masterpiece of textures: hot, fatty bacon meets cool, crisp lettuce and juicy tomato. In this version, the bread plays second fiddle to a neutral, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside waffle that absorbs tomato juice and mayo without instantly falling apart.
Ingredients
1 2/3
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
cup
Milk
2
large
Eggs
1
tsp
Baking Powder
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Black Pepper
3 1/2
tbsp
Butter (melted)
4
oz
Bacon (sliced)
2
medium
Tomatoes (fleshy variety)
4
leaves
Iceberg or Romaine Lettuce
4
tbsp
Mayonnaise
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet
- Toaster (optional, to keep waffles warm)
- Mixing bowls
- Waffle iron
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Cook bacon slowly over medium heat until crispy, rendering out most of the fat.
Tip: Slow rendering results in the most brittle, crispy texture.
2
✓
Whisk together waffle batter: flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, eggs, milk, and butter.
Tip: Black pepper in the batter pairs beautifully with the mayonnaise.
3
✓
Cook waffles until golden brown, then let cool on a wire rack for a minute.
Tip: If the waffle is piping hot, it will wilt the lettuce and melt the mayo excessively.
4
✓
Spread mayo on waffles, top with a dry lettuce leaf, tomato slices, and bacon.
Tip: The lettuce acts as a barrier, protecting the waffle from the tomato juice so it stays crisp.
5
✓
Serve immediately as an open-faced sandwich or a traditional stack.
Tip: Freshness is key; the contrast between warm waffle/bacon and cold veggies makes the dish.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 3 1/2 tbsp Butter (melted)
- 4 oz Bacon (sliced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes (fleshy variety)
- 4 leaves Iceberg or Romaine Lettuce
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise