British · Breakfast

Bacon Sandwich

Back bacon cooked until the edges are crisp and the fat has rendered, in thick buttered white bread with brown sauce or ketchup. Twelve minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 12 min total Serves 2 servings Easy
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Method

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  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, or heat the grill to medium-high.

  2. Lay the bacon in the pan without crowding and cook 4 minutes, turning once, until the fat is golden and the edges are crisp. Under the grill, cook 3 to 4 minutes a side.

  3. Butter the bread slices generously, edge to edge.

  4. Lay 3 rashers of hot bacon on each of two slices and add the sauce.

  5. Top with the other slices, press down and cut in half.

  6. Eat straight away.

Chef’s Tips

  • Cook the bacon at a medium heat. High heat curls it and burns the fat.
  • Butter to the edges. Every bite needs it.
  • Use soft white bread. Anything crusty fights back.

Pairing Suggestions

  • A mug of tea
  • Fried eggs
  • A grilled tomato

Storage & Reheating

Best eaten immediately. Refrigerate cooked bacon up to 4 days and reheat in a pan.

Common questions

How long does Bacon Sandwich take to make?

About 12 minutes in total — 2 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.

What are the key tips for making Bacon Sandwich?

Cook the bacon at a medium heat. High heat curls it and burns the fat. Butter to the edges. Every bite needs it. Use soft white bread. Anything crusty fights back.

What should I serve with Bacon Sandwich?

A mug of tea; Fried eggs; A grilled tomato.

How should Bacon Sandwich be stored?

Best eaten immediately. Refrigerate cooked bacon up to 4 days and reheat in a pan.

Is Bacon Sandwich suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Bacon Sandwich?

About 430 kcal per serving, with 26 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

430Calories
26gProtein
32gCarbs
22gFat
2gFibre
5gSugar
1500mgSodium

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