I Tried Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Favorite Sandwich—It Has Everything You Crave in August

Published on August 7, 2025

During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus—best known for her iconic roles in Seinfeld and Veep—revealed her favorite sandwich: a classic BLT. Made with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crisp lettuce layered on mayo-slathered toasted bread, it’s a simple yet satisfying lunch. Her enthusiastic endorsement was the nudge I needed to make my first BLT of the summer. Here’s why you should try her all-time favorite sandwich, too.

How to Make Julia's Perfect BLT

The key to making a great BLT is getting the ratios of ingredients right. Louis-Dreyfus shared that she prefers a BLT with "a medium amount of tomato, a medium amount of lettuce, and a hearty supply of bacon." Here's a quick look at how to make a BLT sandwich.

1. Start by cooking your bacon. You'll need about 4 strips of bacon per sandwich. Ensure the bacon is cooked until very crispy and set it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease.
2. Cut a large tomato into thick slices. Remove 2-3 pieces of lettuce from a head of leaf lettuce or iceberg lettuce. You want to use a lettuce that's nice and crisp. Wash and dry the lettuce and set it aside.
3. Choose two thick slices of your favorite bread and toast them until lightly browned. Slather each side with mayo and top with the lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and finally the crispy bacon. Serve immediately.
   

Tips for Making a Great BLT

A great BLT is one of those dishes that proves simple is best. Keep these tips in mind when making a homemade BLT.

• Choose a thick-cut bacon, and cook it until very crisp. We like to cook our bacon in the oven for even cooking and easy cleanup.
• This is the place to use the best tomato you can find. An heirloom or farmers market tomato makes a big difference in the flavor of the finished sandwich.
• Season your tomatoes! A sprinkle of salt on the tomato slices is our secret to an extra-tasty BLT sandwich.
• Ensure your lettuce is completely dry before adding it to the sandwich. No one wants a soggy bite of bread.
• Choose a high-quality bread that's thickly sliced. Any kind will work, but we love sourdough, multigrain, or white bread.
• Get creative with the add-ins. Sliced avocado, cheese, pickles, or even flavored mayos are nice additions to a classic BLT.

The Verdict on Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ BLT

Now is the perfect time to make a BLT when summer tomatoes are at their peak. This classic sandwich hits all the high notes of savory, salty, and bacon-y. It's a perfect sandwich. I absolutely loved her suggestion to use more bacon than veggies—each bite was rich, crunchy, and completely satisfying. I will making this recipe on repeat all summer long.