15 Essential BLTs Beyond the Basic Sandwich

The lower-carb option than your traditional BLT. "What a great salad," says AWEAVER. "And such an obvious good idea—why didn't I think of it?"

An ultra easy pizza, this recipe relies on pre-made dough so it can be whipped up on a weeknight. Each bite is layered with creamy mayo, salty bacon, vibrant tomatoes, and a tangy dressed lettuce topping. 

"If you can't decide whether to make a BLT sandwich or a pasta, now you can do both," says Chef John. "The combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato has a proven track record of deliciousness!"

Should we call this a BLP? Parsley switches in as a green replacement for lettuce, adding a herbaceous taste to the smoky bacon and fresh tomato pairing. 

Here's one for the dog days. "A new twist on hot dogs," says KGora. "I wanted to have a little fun and combine two summertime favorites."

Your basic BLT is upgraded when tucked into a tortilla with plenty of melty Cheddar cheese. All you need is a microwave to do the melting and a small pan for crisping up the bacon. 

Does it count as a sandwich if it's on a stick? These adorable appetizers make sharing even easier. Lindsey raves, "Best. Party. Food. Ever."

Decadently creamy and already loaded with bacon, this basic carbonara dish gets a refreshing twist with the addition of cherry tomatoes and spinach. Recipe creator waeqhswife gives this advice, "The trick to the recipe is preparation, have all the ingredients ready to go as it comes together as quickly as it takes to boil the pasta."

Like a BLT with extra mayo. And then some. "It really tastes like a BLT," says Kathy. "You can cut the fat down if you want to use low-fat ingredients."

Muffin tins are utilized to create these crispy and salty bacon bowls. Each bite is loaded up with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese for wow-worthy appetizers. 

"Jazz up your egg salad with a little BLT," says Soup Loving Nicole. "Two classics combine resulting in the ultimate sandwich for grown-ups." If you're prepping it ahead of time, just leave the lettuce out and stir it in right before serving. 

Bite-size BLTs! "These appetizers are easy to make and very addictive," says Raquel. "I have converted tomato haters to tomato lovers with these BLT cups. I love that they can be made ahead of time and then a quick spoonful in a cup to serve."

This stick-to-your ribs recipe will leave you more satisfied than a regular BLT sandwich. "I was VERY skeptical about adding lettuce to a soup," says heather. "But it really does work in this soup. Try it! It was excellent."

It's a BLT, only wee. This bite-size version features cherry tomatoes stuffed with a savory mixture of crumbled bacon, green onions, and mayo.

Not just a BLT salad, a BLT salad on a sheet pan! "Enjoy crisp, toasted bread that's full of flavor from the bacon grease, cherry tomatoes bursting with juice, fresh arugula with a spicy bite, and savory peppered bacon-all tied together with a creamy avocado mayo!" says NicoleMcMom. "Serve it straight from the pan for easy, one-pan clean up."