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BBQ Glazed Spam Melt recipe
A hot, crisp sandwich-style melt with smoky Spam, pickles and tangy mustard. It is finished with a sticky barbecue glaze and a buttery golden crust.
15 min · Easy · Fusion Jump to method
Ingredients
- 200g Spam
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 40g Jar of pickles
- 4 slices Bread
- 60g Cheddar cheese
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 651 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Saturated fat | 18 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 7.5 g |
| Sodium | 2000 mg |
Why this works
A very energy-dense, high-salt toasted sandwich with good protein but high saturated fat and sodium.
High sodium content. Spam, cheddar, pickles and barbecue sauce all contribute, so this dish is likely very high in salt and may be unsuitable for people monitoring blood pressure.
Substantial protein. Spam and cheddar provide a useful protein hit per serving, which can support satiety and muscle maintenance.
Low fibre. White bread and the processed meat/cheese filling offer little fibre, so this meal is not especially gut-friendly or blood-sugar supportive.
Method
- Slice the Spam and fry it in a dry pan until lightly browned.
- Stir the barbecue sauce and mustard together, then coat the Spam in the mixture and cook for 1 minute until glossy.
- Butter the outside of the bread and fill with the glazed Spam and chopped pickles.
- Toast in a pan or sandwich press until golden and hot through, then cut and serve.
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