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.
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Our 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
- 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.
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.
Instructions
- Place a large sauté pan over medium high heat and place bacon in pan.
- Cook bacon according to package directions, cooking until all bacon is cooked (slightly crispy).
- Place all cooked bacon back in pan. Add BBQ sauce, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Divide bacon into 2 portions and place on each bun.
- Top each sandwich with equal parts caramelized onions.
- Top with Gouda cheese and top of bun.
How to caramelize onions
- Slice onions very thin.
- Place onions in sauté pan with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Cook on medium low heat, turning often until they caramelize (about 15 to 20 minutes).
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Variations
- low carb: try using lettuce wraps, collard greens, or even using crispy bacon slices as a "bun" for a unique twist.
- breakfast: try adding a fried egg, avocado, or even turning it into a BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) sandwich for added layers of flavor.
- turkey bacon: for a leaner alternative, try using turkey bacon. It's a leaner alternative that still delivers a delicious and crispy sandwich.
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.
FAQ
The best type of bacon for a sandwich is thick-cut bacon for a crispy texture and rich flavor. You can also use smoked or unsmoked bacon depending on your preference. 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.
We love a classic Barbecue Sauce or White BBQ Sauce. You can also add mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup or aioli. Experiment with different flavors to find your favorite combination.
Since this is a barbecue sandwich, we prefer it on soft hamburger bun. You can also use thick slices of toasted sourdough bread, sandwich bread, or country bread.
Absolutely! Turkey bacon is a leaner alternative to pork bacon and can still deliver a delicious and crispy sandwich.
Known as a "bacon butty" or "bacon sarnie" in the UK, this classic sandwich typically features crispy bacon on buttered white bread with a choice of condiments like brown sauce or ketchup.
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Bacon Sandwich recipe
This mouthwatering Bacon Sandwich is slathered in BBQ sauce, topped with caramelized onions, and served on a a pillowy soft bun.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Godshall's Angus Steak Bacon
- 2 Sandwich Buns
- ½ C caramelized onions
- ½ C your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 slices smoked Gouda cheese
Instructions
- Using a large sauté pan, place on medium high heat and place bacon in pan. Cook according to package directions.
- Continue cooking until all bacon is cooked and slightly crispy.
- Place all bacon back in pan. Add BBQ sauce and heat on medium for 5 minutes.
- Divide bacon into 2 portions and place on each bun.
- Top each sandwich with equal parts caramelized onions.
- Top with Gouda cheese and top of bun.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: sandwiches
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 756
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 997.1 mg
- Fat: 42.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 62.5 g
- Protein: 30.9 g
- Cholesterol: 137.8 mg
This was delicious! Never heard of beef bacon before!!
Wow, this is my favorite!!!