🥓🥬🍅 SOUTHERN BLT WITH DUKE’S MAYO — A SIMPLE SANDWICH DONE RIGHT 🍅🥬🥓
The Southern BLT is a timeless classic made with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a generous spread of mayonnaise. In many Southern kitchens, the sandwich isn’t complete without the famous Duke’s Mayonnaise, known for its rich flavor and slightly tangy taste.
Created in 1917 by Eugenia Duke in Greenville, Duke’s mayo became a staple in Southern cooking. Its creamy texture and bold flavor make it perfect for a BLT.
Simple ingredients, perfectly balanced — that’s the beauty of this sandwich.
🛒 INGREDIENTS
8 slices bacon
4 slices thick-cut sandwich bread
2 tbsp Duke’s Mayonnaise
1 large ripe tomato (sliced)
4 leaves crisp lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Cook the Bacon
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and golden.
Place on paper towels to drain.
2️⃣ Toast the Bread
Lightly toast the bread slices until golden.
3️⃣ Spread the Mayo
Spread a generous layer of Duke’s mayonnaise on each slice of toast.
4️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich
Layer in this order:
Lettuce
Tomato slices
Crispy bacon
Season tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper.
5️⃣ Serve
Top with the remaining slice of bread and cut the sandwich in half.
🍽️ SERVING IDEAS
Serve with:
Potato chips
Pickles
Coleslaw
Fresh fruit
💡 Southern Sandwich Tips
✔ Use very ripe tomatoes for the best flavor
✔ Thick-cut bacon makes the sandwich extra hearty
✔ Toasting the bread prevents sogginess
✔ A little black pepper on the tomatoes adds extra flavor
Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and creamy mayo…
The Southern BLT with Duke’s Mayo is simple comfort food perfection.
