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Bacon Butty

A classic British sandwich made with crispy fried bacon served between slices of soft buttered white bread with rich brown sauce.

13 minEasyServes 1480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 back bacon slices
  • 2 white bread slices
  • 1 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp brown sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Fry 4 back bacon slices for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145F.

  3. 3

    Spread 1 tbsp softened salted butter generously over one side of each slice of 2 white bread slices.

  4. 4

    Spread 1 tbsp brown sauce over the buttered side of one slice of white bread slices.

  5. 5

    Layer the cooked back bacon slices over the sauce, top with the second slice of white bread slices, and press down gently before serving.

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Questions

What is Bacon Butty?

A classic British sandwich made with crispy fried bacon served between slices of soft buttered white bread with rich brown sauce. This reference files it under British breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 13 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Bacon Butty reach?

For Bacon Butty, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Bacon Butty?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Bacon Butty uses 4 back bacon slices.

Can I make Bacon Butty dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Bacon Butty is 1 tbsp salted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How do I store and reheat Bacon Butty?

Refrigerate what is left of Bacon Butty within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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