An easy, flavor-packed dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes
Hi folks, — welcome! If you’ve been here before, it’s so nice to have you back. And if this is your first time, thanks for stopping by! Today’s recipe is a quick and vibrant twist on an all-time favorite: BLT tacos.
BLT Tacos are an absolute hands-down midweek gem of a dinner. Everything comes together quickly with just a few ingredients, and the flavor has been spot-on each time.
This might just be our favorite way to enjoy a BLT. The salsa, spicy mayo, avocado, and homemade tortilla bring a refreshing twist to the classic sandwich we all know and love. It’s bright, flavorful, and just messy enough to be fun—so keep the napkins close.
📚 Inspired by a Trusted Source
This recipe is adapted from Melissa Clark, featured in Easy Weeknight Dinners by Emily Weinstein—a collection of the most-loved quick recipes from NYT Cooking.
🛒 Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh jalapeño
- Fresh cilantro
- Limes
- Mayonnaise
- Hot sauce (Cholula or Tabasco)
- Romaine lettuce
- Avocado (optional)
- 6-inch tortillas (homemade or store-bought)
📝 Quick Steps
- Bake bacon until crisp.
- Toss chopped tomatoes, jalapeño, lime, cilantro, and salt.
- Stir hot sauce into mayo.
- Warm tortillas.
- Layer bacon, salsa, lettuce, spicy mayo, and avocado.
- Serve and enjoy.
🌮 The Case for Homemade Tortillas
Store-bought works in a pinch, but fresh, homemade tortillas take this meal to another level. I use Ali Stafford’s easy recipe — soft, flavorful, and totally doable, even on a weeknight. With just five basic ingredients and no yeast, kneading, or special equipment, the dough comes together quickly. Mix, roll, cook, and you’re done. The result is warm, tender tortillas that add something really special to every bite.
💡 Pro Tips & Helpful Notes
- Test your jalapeño. Heat levels vary wildly. Take a little bite first. Gloves optional but helpful.
- Use a clean tea towel or tortilla warmer. Keeps tortillas soft and ready to go.
- Make it pretty. Mixed cherry tomato colors (yellow, orange, red) add gorgeous visual appeal.
- Make a double batch of homemade tortillas — they keep well on the counter for a day or two, in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen for a couple of months. Great to have on hand for tacos, wraps, or a quick breakfast burrito.
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🌮 BLT Tacos – A Fast, Fresh Take on a Classic
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay the bacon in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-line plate and let cool.
- While bacon is coking, in a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and a large pinch of salt. Taste and add more lime juice and salt, if needed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and hot sauce.
- Warm the tortillas using an open gas flame or a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, until soft and lightly charred. As you go, stack them in a clean kitchen towel-lined bowl or a tortilla warmer to keep them warm. Cover tightly. You can also make homemade tortillas in advance—just reheat before serving.
- Serve, letting each person make their own tacos by layering bacon, salsa, lettuce, spicy mayonnaise and avocado (if using) on tortillas. Top with more hot sauce if desired.
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3 responses to “BLT Tacos – A Fast, Fresh Take on a Classic”
do you have ‘food to go’ delivery ❓🙂
Haha, I wish! If I could box these up and send them your way, I would. So glad this one caught your eye—hope you get a chance to try it soon! Thanks as always for being here. 🙂
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