Blackstone Cheddar BLT | Crispy Mayo-Griddled Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwich
Make a crispy Blackstone Cheddar BLT with thick-cut bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, melted sharp cheddar, and bread griddled with mayonnaise instead of butter. This easy Blackstone sandwich recipe delivers a perfectly golden crust and a cheesy twist on the classic BLT.
🥓🍅🧀🔥 Blackstone Griddled Cheddar BLT
⏱ Prep Time
10 Minutes🔥 Cook Time
15 Minutes🍽 Servings
4🛒 Ingredients
Griddled Cheddar BLT
12 slices thick-cut bacon8 slices thick-cut sourdough or Texas toast8 slices sharp cheddar cheese1 large tomato, sliced2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce½ cup mayonnaiseSalt, to tasteFreshly cracked black pepper, to tasteOptional Add-Ons
Pickled jalapeñosSliced avocadoHot honeyBlackstone seasoning of choice👨🍳 Directions
1. Cook the Bacon
Preheat your Blackstone Griddle to medium heat.Lay the bacon across the griddle and cook until it reaches your preferred level of crispiness, flipping as needed.Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate.Leave just a little of that bacon goodness behind on the griddle. We're making a BLT. This isn't the time to start making responsible decisions. 😂2. Prepare the Bread
Here's where we're changing things up.Instead of buttering the outside of your bread, spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise across one side of each slice.Yes. Mayo.Trust me.The oil in the mayonnaise helps create an incredibly even, crispy, golden-brown crust on the griddle.3. Start Griddling
Reduce the Blackstone to medium-low heat.Place four slices of bread onto the griddle mayo-side down.Immediately add two slices of sharp cheddar cheese to each piece of bread.Place the remaining four pieces of bread nearby, also mayo-side down, so they can toast.4. Melt the Cheddar
Cover the cheese-topped bread with a melting dome for approximately 1–2 minutes.If necessary, add a tiny splash of water next to the bread before covering to create some steam.Once the bread is beautifully golden and the cheddar is melted, remove everything from the griddle.5. Build the BLT
Now we're building.Start with the cheddar-covered toast.Add a generous layer of crispy bacon.Follow with fresh tomato slices.Season the tomatoes with a little salt and freshly cracked black pepper.Add plenty of crisp lettuce.If you want a little additional creaminess inside, add a light spread of mayo to the toasted side of the top piece of bread.Top the sandwich and give it a gentle press.6. Slice & Serve
Cut the sandwich diagonally.Because somehow a BLT just tastes better when it's cut diagonally. 😂Serve immediately while you've still got that contrast between warm melted cheddar, crispy bacon, cool lettuce, juicy tomato, and crunchy griddled bread.🌟 Bright Spots Pro Tip
Mayo isn't just going inside the sandwich this time.Using mayonnaise instead of butter on the outside of the bread creates an incredibly consistent golden crust because it spreads easily from edge to edge.The key is using a thin layer.Too much mayo can make the bread greasy instead of crispy.And keep your Blackstone around medium-low heat when you're melting the cheddar. Give the cheese time to melt before that beautiful golden bread turns into burnt toast.One more thing:Season your tomatoes.A little salt and freshly cracked pepper directly on a fresh tomato can make a surprisingly big difference in a BLT.It’s a BLT… So Why Are We Messing With It?
There are certain sandwiches that probably don’t need anybody trying to reinvent them.
The BLT might be near the top of that list.
Bacon.
Lettuce.
Tomato.
Mayo.
Bread.
Leave it alone, right?
Well…
We’ve got a Blackstone sitting outside, so obviously we’re not leaving it alone. 😂
This Blackstone Griddled Cheddar BLT keeps everything that makes the classic sandwich great but adds two things that take it somewhere different.
First:
Cheddar cheese.
Sharp cheddar melts directly onto the toasted bread, giving you this warm, cheesy layer underneath the crispy bacon.
Then we’ve got the bread itself.
Normally, you’d grab the butter before putting a sandwich onto the griddle.
Not today.
We’re spreading mayonnaise on the outside of the bread.
It might sound a little strange if you’ve never tried it, but mayo makes an incredible griddled sandwich.
It spreads evenly.
It browns beautifully.
And it gives the bread this crispy, golden crust that’s pretty hard to beat.
Then everything comes together.
Warm cheddar.
Crispy bacon.
Cool lettuce.
Juicy seasoned tomatoes.
And that crunchy, mayo-griddled bread.
You’ve still got everything you love about a BLT.
We’ve just invited cheddar and the Blackstone to the party.
And I’m pretty sure nobody is going to complain about either one. 😂
This makes a great quick Blackstone lunch, camping meal, or easy dinner when you don’t feel like turning cooking into an all-night event.
Simple ingredients.
A hot griddle.
And one seriously good sandwich.
Sometimes that’s all you need.
Until the next one… we’ll see ya.