BBQ Bacon Ranch BLT with Cheddar (Print version)
A smoky BBQ bacon BLT stacked with melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and cool ranch on toasted buns.
# Ingredients:
For the BBQ bacon
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12 slices thick-cut bacon, about 12 oz (340 g)
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1/3 cup (80 ml) BBQ sauce
For the sandwiches
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4 brioche or sturdy sandwich buns, split
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
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8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, about 6 oz (170 g)
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2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
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1/2 cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
# Instructions:
01 -
Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning as needed, until browned and nearly crisp. Drain off excess fat carefully.
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Brush both sides of the bacon with BBQ sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the sauce looks glossy and sticky. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Spread the cut sides of the buns lightly with butter. Toast in a skillet or under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.
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Place 2 slices of cheddar on each bottom bun. Warm under the broiler or in a covered skillet for 1-2 minutes until melted.
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Sprinkle the tomato slices lightly with salt and black pepper. If they are very juicy, blot them gently with a paper towel.
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Top each cheesy bottom bun with 3 slices of BBQ bacon, tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and ranch dressing. Add the top buns and serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately after assembly.
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Cook the bacon ahead, then glaze and assemble just before serving.
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Nutrition is an estimate per sandwich.