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Bacon Sandwich

Crisp-edged back bacon in soft buttered bread with a sharp brown-sauce butter that prevents dry corners.

BreakfastLunchBritish classicQuickUnder 30 minutesHigh protein
Total time15 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving32.2g protein
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Serves
2

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Ingredients

2 people

Sandwiches

  • 8rashers smoked or unsmoked back bacon (about 300g)
  • 1 tspvegetable oil, only if the pan is not non-stick
  • 4thick slices soft white or wholemeal bread
  • 25 gsoftened butter
  • 1 1/2 tbspbrown sauce or ketchup
  • 1/4 tspblack pepper

Per serving

630 kcal32.2g protein39g carbs39g fat

Nutrition calculated from 6 of 6 ingredients

Approximately 490 kcal, 29g protein, 42g carbohydrate and 23g fat per serving.

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Method

  1. 01

    Heat a large frying pan

    3 min

    Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil only if needed. Lay in the bacon without overlapping; cook in two batches if necessary.

  2. 02

    Cook for 3-5 minutes per side

    4 min

    Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, turning once or twice, until the fat is golden and the bacon is cooked to preference. Drain for 30 seconds on kitchen paper.

  3. 03

    Mix half the butter

    3 min

    Mix half the butter with the brown sauce or ketchup. Spread plain butter on two bread slices and sauce butter on the other two.

  4. 04

    Divide the hot bacon between the plain-buttered

    3 min

    Divide the hot bacon between the plain-buttered slices, season with pepper and close with the sauce sides facing inward.

  5. 05

    Press lightly

    3 min

    Press lightly, cut in half and serve immediately.

Equipment check

4 items required

  • Large frying pan or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl
  • Bread knife

Dietary and allergen note: Contains gluten and dairy. Check the sauce and bacon for additional allergens.

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