Cheesy BLT with Colby Jack Cheese Avocado & Bacon

This great Cheesy BLT recipe combines Colby jack cheese with tangy mayo and veggies, as well as a fried egg.  It will be sure to satisfy the most hearty eater.

Hearty Cheesy BLT Hits the Spot.

Who doesn’t love a BLT? There are many versions of them, but each one seems to have its own appeal.  

The crusty bread and fried egg takes this BLT from ordinary to extraordinary and it is one that rivals any upscale luncheon restaurant.   Perfect for lunch with special friends.

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Yield: 1 sandwich

Cheesy BLT with Colby Jack and Avocado

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This cheesy BLT takes the recipe up a notch with the addition of avocado and Colby Jack cheese.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 slices center cut Bacon
• 1 small avocado, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 eggs
• 4 slice Colby Jack and Mild Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 loaf French bread
• 2 Tbsp. light Mayonnaise
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 8 tomato slices
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• dash Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. COOK the bacon on a rack in the oven until crisp. About 15 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels.
2. Cook the egg in the olive oil over medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until white is set and yolk is cooked to desired doneness, turning after 2 min. Remove from heat. Break bacon slices in half. Top egg with 2 bacon pieces and cheese.
3. SPREAD cut sides of bread with mayo; fill with lettuce, tomatoes, remaining bacon pieces and egg.
4. Enjoy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 534Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 1152mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 27g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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