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"Ahhh, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Have there ever existed three more beautiful words? Deliciously simple, a BLT is satisfying in a way that few other sandwiches are and using only 5 ingredients no less. We&amp;#039;re all familiar with the classic: crisp bacon, refreshing lettuce, sweet and tangy tomatoes, and creamy mayo on the perfect canvas of lightly toasted white bread, but why not think outside the box when it comes to this amazing sandwich? Try each of these variations* below, then loop back to the original and repeat until the last ripe tomato disappears from the farmstand.   1. The Vermonter Bacon: Fit wire rack into rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Arrange 8 oz. thick-cut bacon on rack. Roast at 400F for 15 min. Brush liberally with maple syrup and sprinkle with black pepper. Roast another 5 min. Turn slices over. Brush liberally once more with maple syrup. Roast another 5 min. or until dark brown and crisp. Add-ons: Slices of sharp white Vermont Cheddar 2. From the Garden Bread: Lightly grilled slices of sourdough Mayo: For 4 sandwiches, stir together \u00BE c. mayo, 2 Tbsp. finely chopped mint, and 1 tsp. grated lemon zest. Add-ons: Thin slices zucchini and summer squash, grilled   3. Italiano Bread: Crusty ciabatta sandwich rolls Mayo: For 4 sandwiches, stir together \u00BE c. mayo, 1 pressed clove of garlic, and 6 chopped basil leaves. Bacon: Italian &amp;quot;bacon,&amp;quot; aka pancetta. You&amp;#039;ll need 8 oz. for 4 sandwiches (ask for it to be cut a little thicker). Roast on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet for 15 min. or until browned and crisp. Lettuce: Peppery arugula (romaine would work well too) 4. The Cali Bread: Whole wheat bread, lightly toasted Mayo: For 4 sandwiches, stir together \u00BE c. mayo, 2 tsp. wasabi paste, 2 tsp. rice vinegar. Add-ons: Sliced avocado and alfalfa sprouts   5. Smoke n&amp;#039; Spice Bread: Hearty multigrain bread, lightly toasted Mayo: For 4 sandwiches, stir together \u00BE c. mayo and 2 Tbsp. chopped chipotles in adobo. Add-ons: Sliced avocado 6. The All-American Mayo: For 4 sandwiches, stir together 2/3 c. mayo, \u00BC c. ketchup, and 2 Tbsp. pickle relish. Add-on: Slices of Cheddar or American cheese   7. Surf n&amp;#039; Turf Bread: Toasted hot dog bun Mayo: For 4 sandwiches, stir together 8 oz. picked cooked lump crab meat, 1/3 c. mayo, 1 chopped scallion, and 2 tsp. lemon juice. Lettuce: Shredded romaine or green leaf 8. Traif Bread: Seeded rye, lightly toasted Mayo: For 4 sandwiches, stir together \u00BE c. mayo and 2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish. 9. The Sevillano Bread: Kaiser roll or a 6-in. section of soft baguette, sliced in half lengthwise, lightly toasted, insides rubbed with the cut section of a plum tomato Mayo: For 4 sandwiches, stir together \u00BE c. mayo, 2 Tbsp. drained and finely chopped roasted red pepper, and \u00BD tsp. smoked paprika. Add-ons: coarsely grated Manchego cheese   10. Frenchie Sliders Bread: Mini brioche slider buns Mayo: For 8 sliders, stir together 3/4 c. mayo, \u00BC c. chopped pitted green or black olives, and 2 tsp. snipped chives. Add-ons: 1 med. shallot, sliced, and combined with 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of sugar. Microwave on High 1 min. Let cool and drain.   *Unless otherwise indicated, bread is sliced high-quality white bread, mayo is plain, bacon is thick-cut, lettuce is green or red leaf, and tomatoes are the ripest you can find. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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