Smoky Bacon and Cheese Melt Toastie recipe

Name: Smoky Bacon and Cheese Melt Toastie
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 rashers Bacon; 80g Cheese; 250ml Lime Drink; 2 slices Bread; 10g Butter

A crisp, golden toastie packed with smoky bacon and gooey melted cheese, finished with a tangy lift from lime drink on the side. Simple, comforting and ideal for a quick savoury lunch or supper.

15 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Ingredients

1 servings

4 rashers Bacon
80g Cheese
250ml Lime Drink
2 slices Bread
10g Butter

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	715 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbohydrates	42 g
Fat	45 g
Saturated fat	23 g
Fibre	3 g
Sugar	24 g
Sodium	2.3 mg

Why this works

A rich, energy-dense toastie that is high in saturated fat and sodium, with a moderate protein content but limited fibre and a fairly sugary drink component.

Calcium and protein from cheese. The cheese contributes a useful amount of protein and calcium for bone health, but also adds a lot of saturated fat.

High sodium from bacon and cheese. Bacon and cheese are both salt-rich ingredients, making this a higher-sodium meal than ideal for frequent consumption.

Sugary drink increases free sugars. The lime drink is likely the main source of sugar in the meal and adds little nutritional value.

Method

Preheat a frying pan over a medium heat and lay in the bacon. Fry until crisp, then transfer to kitchen paper and roughly chop.
Place the cheese between two slices of bread with the chopped bacon, then press together firmly.
Butter the outside of the bread lightly if desired, then cook the toastie in the pan for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down with a spatula, until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.
Serve immediately with a chilled lime drink on the side.

Prefer the classic version? Tomato, Onion and Cheddar Melt

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