This Bagel BLT is a delicious mashup between a breakfast staple and a favorite lunchtime sandwich. It's bursting with flavor and can be enjoyed any time of the day.
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A BLT sandwich is a classic. Smoky bacon, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes bring a delicious trifecta of flavor and texture.
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What is a Bagel BLT
This Bagel BLT layers the classic ingredients on a toasted bagel slathered with cream cheese. Roasting the tomatoes brings added sweetness and concentrated flavor.
Why You Will Love This
- Every bite of this sandwich will have you coming back for more.
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch - or any time of day.
- Easy to customize with your favorite bagel and cream cheese flavors.
Ingredient Notes
- Bagels - I prefer large bakery-style bagels for this sandwich. Grab your favorite flavor. Jalapeño cheddar is mine. Everything, Onion, Pumpernickel, Asiago, and Sesame bagels are all great options.
- Cream cheese - Savory varieties, such as chive, scallion, veggie, etc., work best. Skip whipped cream cheese. Thicker, regular cream cheese stands up better with all of the other ingredients in the sandwich.
- Bacon - I prefer thick-cut bacon for its meaty bite.
- Lettuce - Crisp leaf lettuce offers the best texture. Arugula or spinach can also be used.
- Tomatoes - These are oven-roasted to concentrate the flavor and bring out their sweetness. I love using Campari tomatoes because they are sweeter and less acidic than other tomatoes. Grape or cherry tomatoes can also be used.
How to Make a Bagel BLT
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
To roast the tomatoes, toss them with the garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast on a foil-covered sheet pan at 400℉ for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
Slice and toast the bagels. Spread with cream cheese and top with roasted tomatoes, lettuce, and bacon. Slice and serve.
Variations
- Top with a fried egg for the ultimate brunch sandwich
- Add slices of red onion
- Add avocado to turn this sandwich into a BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato)
- Swap out the cream cheese for mayonnaise or aioli.
What to Serve with a BLT Bagel
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📖 Recipe Card
Bagel BLT Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 Campari tomatoes (quartered, or ¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 bakery-style bagels
- ⅓ cup cream cheese
- 4 slices bacon (cooked)
- 1 cup crispy leaf lettuce
Instructions
Roasted tomatoes
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a small sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Place the tomatoes on the prepared pan. Top with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the olive oil and toss to coat. Bake for 20-25 minutes until caramelized. Cool slightly.
BLT bagel
- Slice the bagels in half through the middle. Toast, if desired.
- Spread each bagel half with cream cheese. Top with roasted tomatoes, bacon, and lettuce. Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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