Chopped BLT Hoagies

This chopped BLT hoagie has all the creamy, crunchy flavor of a classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich—just without the mess. The filling is chopped, mixed, and packed into a toasted hoagie roll for an easy, make-ahead-friendly twist on the original.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Keyword BLT hoagie recipe, chopped BLT hoagie, chopped BLT sandwich, creamy BLT filling, make ahead BLT, no mess BLT sandwich

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Total Time 33

Servings sandwiches

Calories 513kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

1 baking sheet For cooking the bacon evenly in the oven.
1 mixing bowls Use a large one to combine all the filling ingredients.
1 Chef's knife Helps with evenly chopping the bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
skillet or griddle. Toasts the hoagie rolls to golden perfection.

Ingredients

8 slices thick-cut bacon
½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
2 tsp. (10 g) yellow mustard
2 cups (120 g) chopped lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
1 cup (150 g) diced tomatoes (cored and seeded)
⅛ cup (20 g) diced red onion
black pepper to taste
salt to taste
2-3 sturdy hoagie rolls
butter for toasting the rolls

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup, then lay the bacon strips in a single layer.
8 slices thick-cut bacon
Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until the bacon reaches your preferred level of crispiness. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, roughly chop it into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and mustard until smooth.
½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise, 2 tsp. (10 g) yellow mustard
Add the chopped bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl with the mayo mixture.
2 cups (120 g) chopped lettuce, 1 cup (150 g) diced tomatoes, ⅛ cup (20 g) diced red onion
Gently fold everything together until just combined. Don’t overmix—this helps keep the lettuce crisp and the tomatoes from turning mushy.
Taste and season with black pepper and salt, if needed. Keep in mind the bacon adds a good amount of saltiness on its own.
black pepper, salt
Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through—leave a hinge. Lightly butter the inside cut surfaces.
2-3 sturdy hoagie rolls, butter
Toast the rolls butter-side down on a hot griddle or large skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
Spoon the chopped BLT filling generously into the toasted hoagie rolls and serve right away.

Notes

For crisp bacon that’s easy to chop, bake it in the oven and let it cool fully before cutting.
To keep the filling from getting watery, seed your tomatoes before dicing.
If you’re making this ahead, store the filling in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Don’t assemble the sandwiches until just before serving.
Toasting the hoagie rolls with butter adds flavor and keeps them from getting soggy.
If you want to make these into party sandwiches, use mini rolls or slider buns and serve them warm.

For the best results when making these chopped BLT hoagies, check out the full post. It includes extra notes, tips, and frequently asked questions that aren't listed in the recipe card — like how to make it dairy-free, gluten-free, or ideas for simple ingredient swaps.

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the brands and products you use.

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