Bacon Sandwich
There are few classic breakfast dishes as simple, delicious and comforting as a bacon sandwich. Crispy, smokey bacon layered between butter-fried bread and rendered bacon fat, this sandwich is as easy to make as it is flavorful. Perfect for a quick, comforting breakfast or laid-back brunch gathering, this simple sandwich showcases bacon in all its glory!
Ingredients
- 2 slices of sandwich bread white or whole wheat
- 4 slices of thick cut streaky bacon
- 2 tsp butter room temperature
- ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place bacon strips vertically in the pan.
- Place the bacon pan into a cold oven then set the temperature to 425F and cook the bacon for 25-30 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
- While the bacon is cooking, toast the bread.
- Spread butter from edge to edge on one side of each piece of bread, and place the buttered side down into a cold skillet.
- Set the skillet over medium heat and toast the bread for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown, and set aside.
- When the bacon is finished transfer it to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Press the untoasted side of the bread into the rendered bacon fat left on the baking sheet.
- Place the bacon strips onto the bacon fat soaked sides of the bread, then close the sandwich and create two halves by cutting diagonally.
- Serve with a side of ketchup or preferred condiment sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSugar: 9g
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