The ultimate bacon and egg sandwich

The ultimate bacon and egg sandwich

A bacon and egg sandwich with a twist. Made with sourdough, mustard, cheddar, streaky bacon and a fried egg, it’s the ultimate bacon sarnie.

The ultimate bacon and egg sandwich

Perfect another brunch classic with our ultimate club sandwich recipe.

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Ready in 15 minutes

A bacon and egg sandwich with a twist. Made with sourdough, mustard, cheddar, streaky bacon and a fried egg, it’s the ultimate bacon sarnie.

Perfect another brunch classic with our ultimate club sandwich recipe.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
563kcals
Fat
41.5g (18.8g saturated)
Protein
29.4g
Carbohydrates
20g (1.2g sugars)
Fibre
1.1g
Salt
3.4g

Ingredients

  • 8 British dry-cure streaky bacon rashers
  • 1 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
  • 4 medium free-range eggs
  • 4 thick sourdough slices, toasted
  • Butter to spread
  • Grainy mustard to spread
  • 8 thin slices of good cheddar
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Method

  1. Heat the grill to medium-high, then cook the bacon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the lard or oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat. Crack in the eggs, then reduce the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes until the white is set.
  3. Spread each slice of sourdough toast with a lick of butter and the mustard. Top with 2 cheddar slices, 2 grilled bacon rashers and a fried egg. Season, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories
563kcals
Fat
41.5g (18.8g saturated)
Protein
29.4g
Carbohydrates
20g (1.2g sugars)
Fibre
1.1g
Salt
3.4g

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