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BLT Sandwiches with Egg!
Ingredients:
– 2 slices whole wheat bread
– 4 slices bacon
– 2 large tomatoes, sliced
– 2 leaves lettuce
– 2 eggs
– 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
– 2 teaspoons butter

Steps:
1. Start by cooking the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
2. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towel.
3. Place the eggs in the same skillet and cook until done, about 5 minutes.
4. Toast both slices of bread separately.
5. Spread the mayonnaise evenly over both slices of toast.
6. Place the lettuce, tomatoes and bacon on one slice of toast.
7. Place the eggs on top of the lettuce and tomato and then season with salt and pepper.
8. Top with the second slice of toast and enjoy!

Nutrition:
Calories: 456
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 27 g
Carbs: 30 g

Beer Pairing:
India Pale Ale

History of the BLT Sandwich with Egg

The BLT sandwich with egg is a twist on the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich which has been around for centuries. Despite its simplicity, it has been a popular food item in the United States for over a century. The BLT sandwich with egg is thought to have originated in the 1920s during the height of the Roaring Twenties. It likely originated as a variation on the traditional BLT sandwich which was gaining popularity in the United States during this time period. It wasn’t until the 1950s that the BLT sandwich with egg really began to gain widespread popularity.

Where the BLT Sandwich with Egg is Popular

The BLT sandwich with egg is extremely popular in the United States and can be found on many diner, cafe, and restaurant menus. The sandwich typically includes bacon, lettuce, tomato, and egg on toasted white or wheat bread. The BLT sandwich with egg is also popular in the United Kingdom, Canada, and other parts of Europe. It has also become increasingly popular in other parts of the world as the popularity of bacon has grown globally.

Adjusting for Gluten Allergies

For someone with a gluten allergy, the traditional BLT sandwich with egg can be adjusted to make it more suitable. This can be done by using gluten-free bread, using mayonnaise to bind the ingredients together instead of traditional bread, and using a substituting different ingredients such as turkey bacon or almond flour in place of regular wheat flour.

Interesting Facts

The BLT sandwich with egg is an extremely versatile food item and can be made with various additions depending on personal taste. Some variations of the sandwich may include cheese, onion, mustard, avocado, or any other ingredients you might prefer. One interesting fact about the BLT sandwich with egg is that it is believed to have been the inspiration for the ever-popular club sandwich.

For more about the history of the BLT sandwich with egg, you can visit Wikipedia’s page about the BLT sandwich or read Wikipedia’s page about the Club sandwich.