Eggy Bread BLT Recipe

Recipe Servings: 3
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy

On Travelling Diva, while cooking, eating and shopping in London, Ritu Dalmia shares her version of a BLT sandwich with eggs. BLT is a popular British tea time sandwich which stands for bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.

Ingredients Of Eggy Bread BLT
  • 6-8 rashers bacon, rinds removed
  • 1 loaf of ciabatta or French baguette
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp light olive oil
  • 2 tomatoes, finely sliced
  • 25 gm rocket leaves
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • A squeeze of tomato ketchup
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper for seasoning

How to Make Eggy Bread BLT

1.Cut the bread into 3 equal portions, length wise and horizontally.
2.Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk, season well & beat thoroughly.
3.Pour on to a large plate and lay the bread, cut the side down in the eggy mixture. Leave to soak for a minute before turning over.
4.Heat a large frying pan, add oil and fry the bacon on medium heat till crisp. Remove & drain well on kitchen paper.
5.Next, fry your eggy bread. Start with the cut side down & cook for 1-2 minute on medium heat till each piece is golden brown. Turnover and cook for another minute or so.
6.Now place the bread on a plate & spread the ketchup on the base slices.
7.Add a layer of tomato, followed by the bacon and the rocket leaves.
8.Finish by spreading the Dijon mustard & mayo onto the top half of the eggy bread slices & assemble all together. Cut at an angle and serve immediately .
9.Tip: For vegetarian could do this without bacon. Just add some fresh mozzarella cheese and maybe some caramelized onions.
Source – NDTV Food