Twisted BLT Fiesta—Lunch for 2

Twisted BLT Fiesta is a flavorful lunch twist on the classic American BLT sandwich. Stacked with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato between slices of bread, this dish incorporates zesty seasonings and additional ingredients for a mouthwatering fiesta experience.

Meal Type

Lunch

Cuisine

American

Servings

2

Food Stars

Bread
Bacon
Lettuce
Tomato

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations
Twisted BLT Fiesta

You Need This Stuff

  • 4 slices bread
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 small avocado, sliced

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Place 8 slices of bacon in a large skillet
  2. Heat the skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, turning occasionally with a spatula
  3. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease
  4. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika; whisk until well combined
  5. Set aside the seasoned mayonnaise mixture
  6. Wash and dry 4 leaves of lettuce and set aside
  7. Wash and slice 2 medium tomatoes into even slices using a knife on a cutting board
  8. Slice 1 small avocado in half, remove the pit and skin, then slice it into thin strips using a knife on a cutting board
  9. Toast the 4 slices of bread to your desired level of crispiness using your preferred method (toaster or oven)
  10. Spread an even layer of seasoned mayonnaise mixture onto one side of each toasted bread slice using a knife or spatula
  11. Place one leaf of lettuce on top of the seasoned mayonnaise on two bread slices
  12. Layer tomato slices on top of lettuce leaves for both sandwiches
  13. Place four slices of cooked bacon on top of tomato slices for each sandwich
  14. Arrange avocado slices evenly over bacon for both sandwiches
  15. Top each sandwich with remaining bread slices with seasoned mayonnaise side facing down

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped radicchio
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped endive
  • Add 1 tsp Dijon mustard to seasoned mayonnaise mixture
🧂 Salty
  • Increase bacon to 10 slices
  • Add 1/4 tsp salt to seasoned mayonnaise mixture
  • Replace lettuce with 1 cup baby spinach leaves
🍋 Sour
  • Increase lime juice to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to mayonnaise mixture
  • Replace 1/4 tsp onion powder with 1/4 tsp ground sumac
🌶️ Spicy
  • Increase chili powder to 1 tsp
  • Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Add 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced
🍬 Sweet
  • Add 1 tbsp honey to mayonnaise mixture
  • Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Replace lime juice with 1 tbsp orange juice
  • Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced strawberries
🍄 Umami
  • Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to seasoned mayonnaise
  • Add 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce to seasoned mayonnaise
  • Sprinkle 1/4 tsp MSG on bacon while cooking
🍸 Alcoholic
  • Margarita: The lime and chili flavors complement the seasoned mayonnaise
  • Pale Ale: The hoppy bitterness balances the richness of bacon and avocado
  • Sauvignon Blanc: The crisp acidity cuts through the creaminess of the sandwich
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • Iced Green Tea: The light and refreshing taste complements the flavors of the Twisted BLT Fiesta
  • Sparkling Limeade: The tangy citrus flavor enhances the lime and spices in the recipe
  • Virgin Bloody Mary: The savory tomato base pairs well with the bacon, lettuce, and tomato components of the sandwich
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • Replace bread with 4 large lettuce leaves
  • Remove tomatoes
  • Increase avocado to 1 medium avocado
  • Increase bacon to 12 slices
🍆 Mediterranean
  • Replace bread with 2 whole wheat pita breads
  • Replace bacon with 4 slices of turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • Replace lime juice with 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Remove chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
  • Add 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Add 1/4 tsp dried dill
  • Add 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • Add 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
🥑 Paleo
  • Replace bread with 4 large lettuce leaves
  • Remove mayonnaise
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup mashed avocado
  • Add 1 tbsp lime juice to mashed avocado mixture
  • Add 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika to mashed avocado mixture
🐟 Pescatarian
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices smoked salmon
  • Remove chili powder
  • Remove cumin
  • Remove paprika
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices of vegan bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
🥦 Vegetarian
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices of vegetarian bacon substitute
  • Replace 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
🥩 Whole30
  • Replace bread with 4 large lettuce leaves for wrapping
  • Remove mayonnaise
  • Replace lime juice with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Add 1/2 cup of compliant mayonnaise (made with avocado oil and no added sugars)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • Replace bread with 4 slices of whole grain bread
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • Add 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • Replace 4 slices bread with 4 slices gluten-free bread
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Replace bread with gluten-free bread
  • Replace bacon with turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with lactose-free yogurt
  • Remove chili powder
  • Remove onion powder
  • Remove garlic powder
🩸 Diabetes
  • Replace bread with whole grain bread
  • Replace bacon with turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt
  • Decrease lime juice to 1/2 tbsp
  • Increase chili powder to 3/4 tsp
  • Increase cumin to 1/2 tsp
  • Increase garlic powder to 1/2 tsp
  • Increase onion powder to 1/2 tsp
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • Replace 4 slices bread with 4 slices gluten-free bread
🫀 Heart Disease
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Decrease the cumin to 1/8 tsp
  • Decrease the garlic powder to 1/8 tsp
  • Decrease the onion powder to 1/8 tsp
  • Replace bread with 4 slices whole-grain bread
❤️ Heart Health
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Decrease chili powder to 1/4 tsp
  • Use whole grain bread instead of white bread
  • Add 1/4 tsp black pepper
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices of low-sodium turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Decrease chili powder to 1/4 tsp
  • Remove cumin
  • Replace bread with 4 slices of whole-grain bread
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Decrease the avocado to 1/2 small avocado, sliced
  • Use whole grain bread instead of white bread
🦠 Immune System
  • Replace bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • Add 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Replace bread with gluten-free bread
  • Replace mayonnaise with lactose-free yogurt
  • Decrease chili powder to 1/4 tsp
  • Remove garlic powder
  • Remove onion powder
  • Replace avocado with cucumber slices
💧 Kidney Disease
  • Replace bacon with 4 slices of low-sodium turkey bacon
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • Decrease chili powder to 1/4 tsp
  • Omit cumin
  • Decrease garlic powder to 1/8 tsp
  • Decrease onion powder to 1/8 tsp
  • Replace bread with 4 slices of low-sodium bread
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • No changes needed
🍺 Liver Disease
  • Replace bacon with 4 slices of turkey bacon
  • Decrease mayonnaise to 1/4 cup
  • Replace mayonnaise with low-fat mayonnaise
  • Decrease chili powder to 1/4 tsp
  • Decrease cumin to 1/8 tsp
  • Decrease garlic powder to 1/8 tsp
  • Decrease onion powder to 1/8 tsp
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Replace bacon with cooked turkey bacon
  • Use pasteurized mayonnaise

Beti’s Reflections

While exploring the vibrant world of American cuisine, I stumbled upon a sandwich that truly captured my taste buds and imagination. The Twisted BLT Fiesta is a mouthwatering masterpiece that takes the classic American Style BLT to new heights. With its zesty seasonings and additional ingredients, this Spicy Bacon Lettuce Tomato sandwich is perfect for those lunchtime cravings.

Introducing the Twisted BLT Fiesta Recipe, a gourmet Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwich that serves two people. This unique twist on the classic Avocado BLT Sandwich is not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats from avocado. However, if you have any dietary restrictions or health conditions, please consult your healthcare professional before indulging in this flavorful fiesta.

The key to this Twisted BLT Fiesta lies in its ingredients: crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado nestled between slices of toasted bread. What sets this Seasoned Mayonnaise BLT apart is the chili lime mayo made with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. These spices create a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

To create this masterpiece of a Spicy Mayo BLT Sandwich, start by cooking your bacon until crispy in a skillet over medium heat. While the bacon cooks, whisk together your seasoned mayonnaise mixture in a small bowl. Prepare your lettuce leaves by washing and drying them thoroughly. Slice your tomatoes and avocado into even slices using a knife on a cutting board. Once all ingredients are prepped and ready to go, toast your bread slices to your desired level of crispiness using either a toaster or oven.

Assemble your Twisted BLT Fiesta by spreading an even layer of seasoned mayonnaise onto one side of each toasted bread slice. Layer lettuce leaves on top of the mayo followed by tomato slices for both sandwiches. Place four slices of cooked bacon on top of the tomato slices for each sandwich, and then arrange avocado slices evenly over the bacon. Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, seasoned mayonnaise side facing down.

In conclusion, the Twisted BLT Fiesta is a delightful twist on a classic American sandwich that will surely satisfy your lunchtime cravings. With its Spicy Bacon Lettuce Tomato combination and zesty lime-infused mayo, this Avocado BLT Sandwich is perfect for those seeking a unique and flavorful dining experience. So go ahead, indulge in this Fiesta Style BLT Sandwich and let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure!

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