Mini BLT Appetizer Sandwiches
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.
Servings: 12 mini sandwiches
Calories: 85kcal
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