Bacon.
Deliciously crispy bacon.
There are many recipes that you can make with bacon, but the quintessential bacon recipe is a BLT. And when you add homemade mayonnaise, you can then make a delicious BLT that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Published May 15, 2023
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Cost breakdown for this recipe

As far as cost goes, this one is fairly inexpensive.
Our family does not go out to eat at restaurants often. As part of our budget, we are very strict with where our money goes. If you don’t tell your money where it goes every month, you will be wondering where it went.

“A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” ― Dave Ramsey

Because we do not go out to eat, because let’s be real, it is quite expensive lately. Instead, I find a meal and then make it at home from scratch, keeping in mind my allergy requirements.

What am I allergic to? The list is extensive.

Birch Pollen
Oak Pollen
Dust Mites
Almond
Strawberry
Lemon
Lime
Peach
Pear
Mango
Kiwi
Pineapple
Carrot
Celery
Apple
Orange

Oh goodness, did I forget anything?

So, instead of going to a restaurant and not really being able to eat most of the food, I make the food at home.
Below is a cost breakdown of how much it would cost to make BLTs at home verses going out to eat.

2 Packages Bacon $7.98
Tomatoes $0.98
Lettuce $0.58
Bread $1.99

The total cost to make this recipe for 12 BLTs is $11.53.
Each BLT then costs $0.96.

At a nation-wide restaurant, Perkins, a BLT cost $9.49 in our area.
If we were to go out and order the same amount of BLTs, it would have cost $113.88. And that’s without tip.
Even if we would have only bought one for each person, the cost would have cost $56.94.

Recipe for BLTs

Ingredients for BLT

2 packs Bacon
2 Tomatoes
Lettuce
Bread
Mayonnaise

Directions for BLT

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place 2 baking sheets on the countertop, then lay aluminum foil over the sheets.

3. Spray the aluminum foil with nonstick spray.

4. Open the packages of bacon and then lay the bacon pieces on the sheet in a single layer.

5. Place the baking sheets into the preheated oven and cook until the bacon is slightly crispy, around 25-30 minutes. Just make sure to watch it so the bacon doesn’t burn!

6. When done, remove the baking sheets from the oven.

7. Place 2-4 sheets of paper towel on a plate, then remove the bacon and lay it on the paper towel sheets. This will allow the grease to soak into the towels and get off the bacon.

8. In a sink colander, rinse the tomatoes and lettuce.

8. On a cutting board, slice the tomatoes and then set them on a plate.

9. Place pieces of lettuce on a plate.

10. If desired, toast the bread before assembling the BLT.

11. Spread mayonnaise on the bread, then layer bacon pieces, lettuce and tomato slices.

12. Top the BLT sandwich with an additional piece of bread and then enjoy!

In addition to BLTs, we had Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta. Check out that recipe below!

Creamy and Delicious Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta

Recipe

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