As long as you have access to the BLT basics (crisp bacon, ripe beefsteak tomato, crunchy lettuce), this tasty trio allows for delicious add-ons and variations. We asked the editors at BA how they like to embellish the classic sandwich at home, then sat back as the responses came rolling in. Caramelized onions. Cheddar cheese. Pesto. For more easy upgrades, see below. This summer, we'll find time to try them all.
A runny yolk will bathe all of the ingredients with rich, delicious eggy flavor.
Spicy radish sprouts add another layer of crunch, not to mention a healthful halo.
A few slices of ripe avocado are never a bad idea. Including them turns a BLT into a BLAT.
Swirl chopped chipotles--and some of their smoky adobo sauce--into mayonnaise.
A sweet counterpoint to the salty bacon and fresh crunch of the lettuce.
Pickled cherry peppers add tangy heat. Mix some of the brine into the mayo for more zip.