Is there a more heavenly taste combo than bacon, lettuce and tomato? Just the mere mention of "BLT" and the clouds start to part! We paired this mouthwatering, keto version with fluffy cloud bread, also known as oopsie bread. Oops, it's bread! Gluten-free and grain-free, it's a heavenly low-carb take on a classic sandwich. Indulge.
Instructions
Cloud bread
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Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Separate the eggs, with egg whites in one bowl and egg yolks in another. Note, egg whites whip better in a metal or ceramic bowl as opposed to plastic.
Whip egg whites together with salt (and cream of tartar, if you are using any) until very stiff, preferably using a hand held electric mixer. You should be able to turn the bowl over without the egg whites moving.
Add cream cheese, psyllium husk and baking powder and mix well.
Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture - try to keep the air in the egg whites.
Place two dollops of the mixture per serving on a paper-lined baking tray. Spread out the circles with a spatula to about ½ inch (1 cm) thick pieces.
Bake in the middle of the oven for about 25 minutes, until they turn golden.
Building the BLT
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Fry the bacon in a skillet on medium high heat until crispy.
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Place the cloud bread pieces top-side down.
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Spread mayonnaise on each bread.
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Place lettuce, tomato and fried bacon in layers between the bread halves.
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Meal prep
Feel free to make large batches of Cloud bread ahead of time so you can make this delicious sandwich in no time. You can also prepare bacon in large batches and keep ready made in an air-tight container in your fridge for up to a week (as if bacon ever lasted that long, huh?). Perfect for a snack or to use as a salad topping, to add to your morning eggs or to a sandwich like this one.
How to store cloud bread
The bread keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Put a layer of parchment paper between each bread so they don't stick together. That way you can easily grab as many as you need.
You can thaw frozen cloud bread at room temperature or in the fridge. They taste their very best if you toast them once thawed but you can also reheat them in the oven. Preheat to 300°F (150°C) and place them on the rack for about five minutes.
Tomato tip
Some of the best slicing heirloom tomatoes are Beefsteak, Brandywine, Mortgage Lifter, Cherokee Purple, and Black Krim. Watch for these at your local farmers' market for a BLT upgrade!
How about mayo?
We think homemade mayo beats store bought versions any day but sometimes you just don't have the time, energy or ingredients to make it yourself. The ones you buy in the supermarkets can vary in quality. Read the labels and try to steer clear of brands using sugar and soybean oil.
