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BLT with Caramelized Onions
This BLT with caramelized onions has all that you love bout a traditional BLT but with a twist you’ll love. Ingredients include soft sandwich rolls, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato and DIY caramelized onions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 880 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 sandwich rolls
- 12 oz bacon
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- 4 tablespoon mayonaise
- 3 to matoes
- 2 yellow onions
- 2 T butter
Instructions
Caramelize Onions
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Melt butter in skillet (preferably stainless steel) over medium heat.
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Add the onions and stir them to coat with butter.
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Let the onions caramelize by checking them every 5 to 10 minutes and stirring to scrape up any fond that forms at the bottom. After about 30 to 40 minutes when the onions are starting to get golden taste test to make sure the onions are caramlized enough for you. If you want a richer flavor continue caramelizing for 5 to 10 more minutes.
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Deglaze the pan by pouring in 1/4 C water. Use the liquid to scrape up the fond and stir it into onions until the liquid is mostly evaporated. Add salt to taste and set caramelized onions aside.
Cook Bacon
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Lay the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the bacon is desired crispiness.
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Dry on paper towels and set aside.
Assemble Sandwich
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Spread desired amount of mayonnaise on the rolls.
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Top roll with caramelized onions, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and the top piece of roll.
Nutrition Facts
BLT with Caramelized Onions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 880
Calories from Fat 495
% Daily Value*
Fat 55g85%
Saturated Fat 17.9g112%
Cholesterol 11.4mg4%
Sodium 2583mg112%
Potassium 788mg23%
Carbohydrates 33.1g11%
Fiber 4.3g18%
Sugar 9.8g11%
Protein 42g84%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.