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We are big bacon lovers over here. I’ve always preferred mine thick cut and extra crispy, while he is a big fan of the thinner – and healthier – turkey variety. A few months ago we tried duck bacon – yes, I said DUCK bacon – for the first time, and whoa, it was love at first bite. The kind of love that makes all other bacon varieties seem inferior and almost… insulting. It is addicting and perfect.
Last weekend I decided to spoil us with some fancy breakfast sandwiches, and in that act, discovered our new favorite way to BLT – the elevated breakfast edition! This involves duck bacon, of course. Also, a fresh – and slightly spicy – sprinkling of arugula, thinly sliced tomatoes, over easy eggs (you can also scramble them, if runny yolks aren’t your thing), and a greek yogurt/ dijon spread that is just a dream! So much better (in taste and for you) than that mayo crap. And it adds that little pop of creaminess without a drop of guilt. Morning win!
I also fried our eggs in the duck bacon fat (because why waste butter?), and they were powerfully flavored in the most fabulous way! I highly recommend you giving that a try.
These sandwiches are great for a simple yet special breakfast for two, or a show stopping brunch with friends. And the really great thing is they come together so quickly you’ll be finished prepping and on to enjoying like that. Now… you should probably get to finding that duck bacon 😉
As you can see from these photos I made one BLT with over easy eggs (displayed in the first photo and eaten by ME before any more photos could be taken… oooops!) and one with scrambled eggs (displayed in the other photos and eaten by my very patient yolk hating partner). Both were delicious!
Elevated Breakfast BLT
Ingredients
- Makes 2 sandwiches; double as needed
- 6 slices duck bacon, fried until crispy
- 4 eggs, scrambled or sunny side up
- 4 slices bread, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup baby arugula leaves
- 1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
- Salt, pepper, and lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-heat until crispy; about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add eggs to the same pan (in the bacon fat) and fry or scrambled. Transfer eggs to a paper towel lined plate.
- In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, mustard, and salt. Add mustard or salt if needed to reach your desired taste.
- Spread a 1/2 tablespoon of the mustard mixture on each piece of toast, then layer two of the pieces with the arugula, tomatoes, bacon, eggs, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Top with the other slice of bread, cut in half, and serve!
Fancy breakfast sandwiches are THE best! I have never eaten duck bacon but I can only imagine how decadent it is!!
Squirrel is going to go nuts for this breakfast sammie. I need to locate that duck bacon ASAP! Pinned.
I’ve not come across duck bacon before – consider me totally intrigued! This is one great looking sandwich.
This BLT looks like it’s packed with a ton of flavor. Yum!
Wow. Duck bacon huh? That sounds interesting..in the most delicious way possible 🙂
I have never heard of duck bacon before, but it sounds ingenious! This sandwich look delicious!
This looks so delicious, I’m licking my chops. Need to plan for one of these sandwiches soon!
this look so delicious!
You’re just amazing.
Oh My – Ashley, this has to be the best sandwich I’ve ever seen! It looks impossibly perfect and super delicious… I want it for dinner today, because there’s no way i’m waiting until tomorrow’s breakfast!