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    Make It Skinny Please » Recipes » Appetizers » Mini BLT Appetizer Sandwiches

    Published: Mar 7, 2023 by Toni Dash · 2 Comments

    Mini BLT Appetizer Sandwiches

    Weight Watchers Points2
    Calories: 85kcal
    Carbs: 13g
    Protein: 3g
    Fats: 3g
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    These easy party appetizers are the perfect marriage of classic BLT sandwiches with portion control. We've take the classic version and turned it into individual sandwiches with a bit of creamy avocado added in! Easy appetizers for a party or enjoy a couple for a light lunch too!

    Mini BLT appetizer sandwiches.

    Move over cucumber sandwiches and serve these mini BLT appetizer sandwiches at your next gathering instead. The flavor is fantastic as well as the texture. We've taken out some of the calories for a guilt-free option for game day, a bridal shower or a baby shower!

    This easy recipe is absolutely delicious. Great served with pinwheel sandwiches and some side dish salads!

    Jump to:
    • What makes this skinny?
    • Recipe Ingredients Notes
    • How to make Mini BLT Appetizer Sandwiches
    • Expert tips
    • How to make it skinnier
    • How to Store
    • More recipes you'll love!
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    What makes this skinny?

    Portion size. These mini appetizer sandwiches are a perfect one to two bites of classic Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches. You get all the satisfying flavor without the traditional calories of a full sandwich (which is usually between 400-500 calories).

    Let's face it...the first couple bites are always the best too! You can portion out a few of these with a side salad for lunch or serve then for appetizer at a party and know how many calories you are consuming.

    See the How to Make it Skinnier section below for more ideas to trim down even more calories!

    Recipe Ingredients Notes

    mini BLT appetizer sandwiches labelled ingredients.

    Sliced sourdough bread. You'll need 4 large slices or larger size bread. The sandwich portion is made of 1 ½-inch circles cut out from the bread. You'll need 24 total circles to make 12 sandwiches. See the 'how to make it skinnier' section below for more ideas.

    Center-cut Bacon. Three slices of center cut bacon are used. Center cut bacon tends to be less fatty.

    Cherry tomatoes. Six cherry tomatoes are used in the sandwich appetizers. Rinse, pat dry and cut in half.

    Butter lettuce. One to two cups are added to the mini sandwiches. Butter lettuce is light, fresh flavored and more pliable than iceberg lettuce making it great for these tiny sandwiches. Tear into small pieces.

    Reduced fat mayonnaise.

    Avocado (optional). This is not a standard ingredient in classic BLT sandwiches but adds some nice healthy fat and texture if desired. It can also be left out. Cut into small pieces as shown in photo 4 below.

    Toothpicks. If serving these at a party, having a toothpick to keep the sandwich together and for easier serving is a great addition.

    mini BLT sandwiches on cutting board.

    How to make Mini BLT Appetizer Sandwiches

    STEP 1. Cook the bacon

    Cut each slice of bacon into 8 equal pieces. Cook them in a larger skillet over medium-high heat to render the fat and cook through.

    Do not cook until super crisp so it's more pliable in the sandwiches. Remove from skillet and drain on two layers of paper towels (photo 1).

    mini BLT appetizer sandwiches recipe steps 1-4.

    STEP 2. Toast and cut the bread

    Lightly toast the slices of bread. Using a 1 small circle cookie cutter (1 ½-inches diameter) or a round 1 tablespoon measuring spoon as a guide cut out circles from the toasted sourdough bread (photos 2-3).

    You'll need 24 circles (see Expert Tip below about bread slice size).

    mini BLT appetizer sandwiches recipe steps 5-8.

    STEP 3. Assemble sandwiches

    Spread a small amount of the mayonnaise onto one side of two bread circles (photo 7).

    Add a small piece of avocado (if using), 2 pieces of bacon, half a cherry tomato and 2-3 pieces of the butter lettuce (photos 8-11).

    Add the second bread circle with mayonnaise facing the inside of the sandwich (photo 12). Insert a toothpick to hold the sandwich together. Serve immediately.

    mini BLT appetizer sandwiches recipe steps 9-12.
    mini BLT sandwiches close up.

    Expert tips

    Bread slice size. The amount of bread slices you'll need will depend on the size of the slices. We used large sourdough bread slices and could cut out the number of bread circles with four slices. If using smaller bread slices (any type) you may need additional slices).

    Don't fully crisp the bacon. The mini appetizer sandwiches are held together with a toothpick so don't cook the bacon until it's so crisp it will break apart when the toothpick is inserted.

    Don't over toast the bread. As with the bacon you don't want the bread to be so crispy is won't cut well or hold up when the sandwiches are assembled.

    mini BLT sandwiches close up with toothpick.

    How to make it skinnier

    Choose a lower calorie bread. A more neutral flavored sandwich bread (a great time for white bread) is best for this recipe so it doesn't overtake the flavor of the BLT ingredients. Any bread works so if you have a low calorie bread you love, use it!

    Use turkey bacon. Slightly lower in both calories and fat, turkey bacon can be substituted. If serving these as appetizer we recommend sticking with pork bacon but it you are meal prepping to use these as a main dish turkey bacon may be worth it for fewer calories.

    Leave off the avocado. Avocado is a great source of healthy fat and there is very little in the little sandwiches. BUT if you want to leave it off you'll have the classic flavors in these easy mini sandwich appetizers.

    How to Store

    These sandwiches are best when served freshly made. If stored in the refrigerator the bread and bacon will soften and avocado will brown.

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    Mini BLT Appetizer Sandwiches

    Weight Watchers Points2
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    These mini BLT appetizer sandwiches have all the classic sandwich flavors plus some creamy avocado. Perfect for portion controlled munching, party appetizers or eat a couple for a light lunch.
    5 from 50 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 mini sandwiches
    Calories: 85kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 3 slices center-cup bacon
    • 4 large slices sourdough sandwich bread
    • ¼ cup light mayonnaise
    • 6 cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1-2 cups butter lettuce torn into small pieces
    • ½ avocado Optional: cut into small pieces

    Instructions

    • Cut each slice of bacon into 8 equal pieces. Cook them in a large skillet over medium-high heat to render the fat and cook through.
      Do not cook until super crisp so it's more pliable in the sandwiches. Remove from skillet and drain on two layers of paper towels.
      3 slices center-cup bacon
    • Lightly toast the slices of bread. Using a small circle cookie cutter (1 ½-inches diameter) or a round 1 tablespoon measuring spoon cut out circles from the toasted sourdough bread. You'll need 24 circles.
      4 large slices sourdough sandwich bread
    • Spread a small amount of the mayonnaise onto one side of two bread circles. Add a small piece of avocado (if using), 2 pieces of bacon, half a cherry tomato and 2-3 pieces of the butter lettuce.
      Add the second bread circle with mayonnaise facing the inside of the sandwich. Insert a toothpick to hold the sandwich together.
      ¼ cup light mayonnaise, 6 cherry tomatoes, ½ avocado, 1-2 cups butter lettuce
    • Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Tips to make it even skinn-ier:
    Choose a lower calorie bread. A more neutral flavored sandwich bread (a great time for white bread) is best for this recipe so it doesn't overtake the flavor of the BLT ingredients. Any bread works so if you have a low calorie bread you love, use it!
    Use turkey bacon. Slightly lower in both calories and fat, turkey bacon can be substituted. If serving these as appetizer we recommend sticking with pork bacon but it you are meal prepping to use these as a main dish turkey bacon may be worth it for fewer calories.
    Leave off the avocado. Avocado is a great source of healthy fat and there is very little in the little sandwiches. BUT if you want to leave it off you'll have the classic flavors in these easy mini sandwich appetizers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutritional Coach and certified Weight Loss Specialist, writer/blogger, photographer, chief recipe developer and creator of Make It Skinny Please. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her slimmed down recipes using real food ingredients bring excitement to the dining table and never taste like 'diet food'. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Dannii says

      March 07, 2023 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      These were super cute. They went down very well at an afternoon tea party.

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    2. Katherine says

      March 07, 2023 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      These mini BLTs are such a cute party food! The perfect amount of flavor and a great calorie saving.

      Reply

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