Bacon Butty

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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    7 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    54 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    British, Scottish

Bacon Butty

The Bacon Butty is a simple sandwich featuring cooked bacon rashers placed inside a soft roll, optionally buttered. The bacon is cooked to tenderness without becoming too crispy, preserving moisture and flavor. This straightforward preparation highlights the savory, smoky taste of bacon paired with the softness of the bread. It is commonly enjoyed with a hot cup of tea.

Description

The Bacon Butty is an uncomplicated sandwich made by frying or grilling three rashers of bacon until cooked but not overly crisp. The cooked bacon is placed inside a soft bread roll, such as a Morton roll, and the bread may be buttered beforehand for extra richness. The sandwich is then closed with the remaining half of the roll.

The balance of tender, flavorful bacon and the softness of the roll creates a comforting and hearty snack or meal. This simple combination is often served alongside a hot beverage like tea for a traditional casual meal.

Additional condiments like brown sauce (HP Sauce) or ketchup can be added according to personal preference to enhance the flavor. The recipe is adaptable with either back or streaky bacon, depending on desired fat content and taste.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 rashers Bacon back or streaky (American) bacon, preferably nitrate and sugar free
  • 1 roll soft, like a Morton roll (in Scotland)
  • 1 tsp butter optional, really only to make it dairy-free

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a frying pan, grill or air fryer until done, but not super crisp and hard.
  2. Butter the bread roll, if using. Then add the bacon.
  3. Place the other half of the bread on top.
  4. Enjoy with a hot cup of tea!

Notes

  • Bacon can be cooked using a frying pan, grill, or air fryer for convenience.
  • Optional spread of brown sauce or HP Sauce enhances the flavor if desired.
  • Ketchup is an acceptable condiment choice for added sweetness.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 20mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.01g (0%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.01g 0%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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