This Perfect Bacon Sandwich Recipe is just want you need to make for an easy weeknight dinner. This is the best bacon sandwich and is loaded with flavor.
There is nothing better than a bacon sandwich any day of the week. It is the perfect breakfast sandwich and can be topped with a variety of things.
When the weather gets cold there is nothing better than a bacon sandwich and a bowl of soup. It requires simple ingredients and always a family favorite.
Skip the grilled cheese sandwich and make this bacon sandwich, The Best Chicken Salad Recipe, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad Recipe, Crock Pot Brisket Sandwich or Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi Rolls for a quick meal idea and Easy Lunch Ideas for Kids. It even pairs perfectly with this Easy Chicken Noodle Soup.
What kind of bacon to use?
When making a bacon sandwich, you really can use any type of bacon. I have even made this sandwich with Baked turkey bacon. I like to get the classic cut bacon and I usually choose the smoky flavor.
Whether you choose turkey or regular bacon, pile it high on thick cut bread for a delicious breakfast sandwich.
Ingredients
- Slices Thick White Bread – You may even like to make this sandwich with this Cottage Cheese Flatbread
- Butter
- Bacon
How to Make Bacon Sandwich
Follow my easy instructions to learn how you can make your own bacon sandwich.
- Step 1 – Cook Bacon Strips – Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crispy.
- Step 2 – Move Cooked bacon to plate – Move the slices of bacon from the pan to the plate. Make sure it is lined with a paper towel. This allows it to soak up the excess grease. Remove the bacon grease except for approximately 1 tablespoon from the pan (to cook the sandwich in).
- Step 3 – Spread Butter – Spread the butter on the outside of each slice of bread. This is called a bacon butty.
- Step 4 – Heat Skillet – Heat the skillet with the reserved bacon grease over medium high heat.
- Step 5 – Place bread in skillet – Place 1 slice of the bread (butter side down) in the skillet. Top with crispy bacon slices and the remaining slice of bread (butter side out).
- Step 6 – Cook Sandwich – Cook the sandwich over medium high heat until golden brown (4-5 minutes). Flip the sandwich and cook the other side for 4-5 more minutes until golden brown.
- Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove the skillet, cut in half diagonally and enjoy.
What is the Best Bread to Use?
When we make this bacon sandwich we like to use thick white bread. We love the flavour and texture of the thicker bread. But you can use any type of bread. Here are some of our suggestions.
- Croissant
- Sourdough Bread
- Wheat Bread
- Bagel
Recipe Tips
- Cook Bacon – Feel free to cook your bacon ahead of time. Make sure to reserve some of the grease to cook the sandwich in. Cook bacon until it is crispy. Allow bacon to rest on paper towel plate to remove excess grease.
- Cooking Sandwich – We like to toast the sandwich in the skillet for the delicious flavor. But you can easily toast the bread in a toaster and then build you sandwich.
- Serving – This sandwich is best served immediately.
Topping Ideas
This bacon sandwich recipe is a base recipe that can be changed to you what you prefer. We love to have different toppings for everyone to make their own. These are some of our favorites and must haves.
- Cheese – Make sure to have different types of cheeses. You can do slice sharp cheddar cheese, goat cheese or pepper jack cheese. Heat on the skillet until cheese is melted.
- Vegetables – You may have heard of a BLT sandwich which consists of bacon, lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Feel free to add other veggies such as arugula, spinach, avocado or caramelized onions.
- Sauces – There is nothing better than adding your favorite sauces to this sandwich. Chilli sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayo or ranch are some of our favorites.
- Egg – Make an ultimate breakfast sandwich by adding a fried egg or scramble egg on top.
- Add Meat – For the perfect lunch idea, add chicken, burger or ham for a tasty lunch idea.
How to Store Leftovers
If you have leftovers, we recommend storing the ingredients separately in an air tight container. The leftovers will last about 3 to 4 days.
Bacon Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Thick White Bread
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 4 slices Bacon
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Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Carefully remove all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the skillet.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Heat the skillet with the reserved bacon grease over medium heat. Place one slice of bread in the skillet, butter-side down.
- Top with the cooked bacon, then place the remaining slice of bread on top, butter-side up.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and toasted.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.
