Bacon Sandwich with Caramelized Onions

This mouthwatering Bacon Sandwich (Bacon Butty, to my British friends) is slathered in BBQ sauce, topped with caramelized onions, and served on a a pillowy soft bun.

This Ultimate Bacon Sandwich recipe is packed with smoky barbecue flavor and meant to be eaten with your hands. You may need the wet wipes, but you won't regret it. If you like Barbecued Ribs or Pulled Pork Sandwiches, you'll love this recipe.

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• Ingredients
• What kind of bacon to use
• How to make a bacon sandwich (bacon butty)
• How to caramelize onions
• Why this recipe works
• What to serve with a bacon sandwich
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Ingredients

• BACON: we use Godshall's Angus Steak Bacon
• SANDWICH BUNS: we like soft hamburger buns
• ONIONS: top the sandwich with CARAMELIZED ONIONS (see recipe below)
• BARBECUE SAUCE: use your favorite store bought BBQ sauce
• SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE: sliced smoked gouda cheese

*see recipe card for quantities.

What kind of bacon to use

We recommend a good, thick cut, Steak Bacon for the ultimate smoked and seasoned flavor. Godshall's Angus Steak Bacon is perfect for this recipe because it crisps up beautifully and provides a rich, smoky flavor that reminds us of our favorite steak sandwich.

How to make a bacon sandwich (bacon butty)

1. Place a large sauté pan over medium high heat and place bacon in pan.
2. Cook bacon according to package directions, cooking until all bacon is cooked (slightly crispy).
3. Place all cooked bacon back in pan. Add BBQ sauce, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
4. Divide bacon into 2 portions and place on each bun.
5. Top each sandwich with equal parts caramelized onions.
6. Top with Gouda cheese and top of bun.

How to caramelize onions

1. Slice onions very thin.
2. Place onions in sauté pan with 2 tablespoons of butter.
3. Cook on medium low heat, turning often until they caramelize (about 15 to 20 minutes).

Why this recipe works

Godshall's Angus Steak Bacon is made with premium cuts of Angus Steak and slowly smoked, producing out of this world flavor (without all the calories). And it cooks just like pork bacon, but with 50% less fat! We like it pan fried for this sandwich, crisped to perfection for ultimate flavor.

What to serve with a bacon sandwich

• Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese: you just can't have a barbecue sandwich without it!
• Dad's Hillbilly Potato Salad: our famous recipe tastes great with this Sammy!
• Colorful Veggie Slaw: will balance out this meal

This post is sponsored by our friends a Godshall's. All opinions are our own.

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