Green Goddess BLT

This Green Goddess BLT is loaded with a vibrant, garlicky-herb spread and fresh, crisp ingredients. It’s a delicious flavor-packed twist on the classic, and the perfect summer sandwich for any occasion.

A BLT is a classic for good reason — it’s a signature sandwich that hits ever flavor and texture note. And this Green Goddess BLT is a leveled up version of the traditional, layered with jammy roasted tomatoes, crispy bacon, arugula and the best part — an easy homemade roasted garlic green goddess spread. It’s vibrant in flavor, a fantastic way to highlight in-season produce and one of my favorite summertime sandwiches to serve for a quick lunch or special occasion.

This fresh, herby twist on the BLT is simply irresistible and the ultimate flavor combination. Green Goddess BLTs come together in minutes too, so you can easily build them for lunch with friends, special spreads, and summer entertaining. We love how they’re easy to customize, so you can change up the bread, spread or toppings based on taste preferences. A BLT is always a good idea, and this amped up version is a great idea, every time.

If you’re a BLT lover like us, be sure to try this simple and delicious Avocado BLT and this hearty BLT Bagel Sandwich with Pesto for more tasty twists on the signature sandwich.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A flavorful upgrade to the classic: This sandwich has everything you crave from a classic BLT plus the addition of a homemade roasted garlic green goddess spread. It’s simply irresistible.
• Jammy roasted tomatoes add sweetness: Rich, slightly caramelized and concentrated with delicious flavor, these melt-in-your-mouth tomatoes add just the right amount of sweetness, no matter what season it is, all year long.
• Simple to make: With help from a food processor to make the spread, and the ease of the oven for cooking bacon (if desired!), this sandwich is easy to whip up, stress-free and mess-free.
• Easy to customize and lighten up: If you’d like a slightly lighter sandwich, simply swap out the bread for crisp, refreshing greens to turn it into a lettuce wrap.

Ingredients

For the Green Goddess Spread:

• Roasted Garlic: Rich, sweet, buttery and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious, to add big flavor to the spread.
• Pesto: We love using a homemade version, but you can certainly go with a store-bought brand — we like Gotham Greens.
• Greek Yogurt: Adds thick and tart texture and flavor.
• Goat Cheese: Soft and tangy, and perfectly spreadable.
• Salt & Pepper: Season to taste and adjust.

For the Sandwich:

• Cherry Tomatoes: Slow-roasted to jammy perfection. These add a touch of sweetness.
• Bread: Use your favorite thick sliced bread — we love a brioche loaf for this sandwich.
• Olive Oil: Choose a high-quality, good, fruity extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
• Bacon: Crispy and smokey for signature BLT flavor and texture.
• Arugula: Adds peppery, bright freshness to each bight.

How to Make a Green Goddess BLT Sandwich

1. Preheat oven to 400. Slice the top off your head of garlic. Add to a cocotte with cherry tomatoes. Add a nice glug of olive oil (enough to coat the tomatoes and garlic) and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 35-40 min or until the garlic is softened and the tomatoes are jammy and browned.

2. Combine green goddess spread ingredients to a food processor, including the now roasted garlic. Squeeze that out of the skin into the processor. Blend until combined. Season to taste.

3. Add bacon slices to a pan and cook for about 5 min per side on medium heat (or to desired crispiness) Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.

4. Toast bread and add spread to both pieces. Add jammy tomatoes, slices of bacon and a handful of arugula. Close sandwich and that’s it. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Squeeze roasted garlic straight from the skin: Do this right into the food processor for the easiest, mess-free method. No need to dirty up another dish!
• Cook bacon low and slow: This is key to render the fat without the bacon burning. You can adjust the cook time to reach your preferred crispiness.
• Toast the bread: Be sure to toast it well enough so it can hold up to the spread and juicy tomatoes without getting soggy.
• Make it a lettuce wrap: Make a lighter version of this sandwich by swapping the bread for a lettuce cups. This is a fun and tasty new take on the L in the BLT!

Variations & Substitutions

• Use different types of tomatoes depending on the season: Get the maximum flavor from your tomatoes based on the time of year. Use a sweeter heirloom tomato in the summer when they’re at peak ripeness, or a variety like Sunset Sugar Bomb tomatoes during cooler months.
• Swap in a store-bought pesto. We love homemade, but if you need to save time and want a shortcut with the spread, use your favorite store-bought variety. We’re fans of Gotham Greens.
• Add a slice of avocado or a fried egg. Add even more flavor and texture to the sandwich, and make this sandwich extra hearty with either or both.

Storage

This sandwich is best enjoyed right after assembling, so we recommend eating it as fresh as possible. If you have any leftover assembled sandwiches, wrap them tightly in plastic or parchment paper and store in the fridge for up to 1 day. Ideally, store leftover sandwich components separately in airtight containers in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and serve again.

You can roast the garlic, make the spread and cook the bacon in advance to save time — do this up to a day in advance. Store each component in airtight containers in the fridge, then when you’re ready to eat, assemble the sandwich and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

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