Adding a simple ingredient to the bread can make bacon sandwiches significantly tastier, according to Mimi Morley, Senior Recipe Development Manager at HelloFresh. The key is to use a sweet condiment like chutney or sweet chilli jam.
The simple ingredient to elevate your sandwich
Morley explained that adding something sweet to a bacon sandwich works exceptionally well. She said: "I love adding something sweet to my bacon sarnies - a sweet chilli jam or a good chutney is my go-to. There's something about that sweetness against the saltiness of the bacon that just works so well. It takes a simple sandwich to another level."
The technique is easy to pull off and requires only a staple ingredient. This advice comes as many people find bacon can easily burn and sandwiches sometimes lack flavour.
Why chutney works so well
Chutney adds a sweet and tangy punch that cuts through the salty, fatty flavour of the bacon. The natural sweetness and acidity in fruit or tomato-based chutneys balance out the heavy, rich saltiness of crispy bacon. A good dollop also adds juicy moisture, replacing traditional condiments like ketchup or brown sauce with a richer profile.
There are different flavours to choose from, and the sandwich can be taken further with additional ingredients. Layering creamy brie cheese with smoky bacon and sweet apple or mango chutney creates a gourmet melted toastie. Alternatively, swapping standard red sauce for a rich, spiced tomato chutney on buttered white bread offers another tasty combination.
Having chutney to hand can transform dishes and may change the way bacon sandwiches are made forever.
