The Ultimate Bacon & Egg Breakfast Butty

Crispy bacon, fried egg, cheddar and sauce on toasted brioche.

by Samantha Tulett

Published Jan 19, 2026

RECIPE ↓

15 MINS

EASY

SERVES 1

About the Recipe

If there’s a breakfast that ticks all the boxes, it’s this ultimate bacon and egg butty. Think crispy, golden bacon, a perfectly fried egg, a gooey slice of cheddar, and the indulgent kick of aioli and HP sauce, all hugged by a toasted brioche bun. It’s simple, satisfying, and exactly what your weekend mornings, or any morning, really, are made for.

Making this butty is quick and fuss-free, yet it feels a little decadent every time. Perfect for one, or scale it up if you’re feeding a hungry crowd. Whether it’s a lazy Saturday or a weekday treat, this breakfast butty hits all the right notes; crispy, cheesy, saucy, and utterly irresistible.

RECIPE

The Ultimate Bacon & Egg Breakfast Butty

by Samantha Tulett | City Slicker

COOK TIME

10 MINS

TOTAL TIME

15 MINS

COURSE

BREAKFAST

SERVES

PREP TIME

5 MINS

INGREDIENTS

1 brioche burger bun

2 rashers streaky bacon

1 egg

1 slice cheddar cheese

½ tbsp aioli

½ tbsp HP sauce

METHOD

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Split the brioche bun and toast cut-side down until golden and slightly crisp. Set aside.

Fry the streaky bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towel.

Using the bacon grease, fry the egg to your preferred doneness. While the egg cooks, begin to assemble your butty.

Spread aioli on the bottom bun and HP sauce on the top bun. Cut the two rashers of bacon in half so you have four pieces and layer evenly over the aioli. Add the cheddar slice on top of the bacon.

When the egg is ready, place the fried egg on top of the cheese, then place the top bun on top. Serve immediately while warm, gooey, and utterly irresistible.

Tips

Be sure to sandwhich the cheese between the hot bacon and egg makes it extra soft and melty. It just gives that perfect gooey hit in every bite.

If you can’t find HP sauce, a good-quality BBQ sauce works just as well. I’ve used it myself when I couldn’t track down HP, and it still tastes amazing.

This butty is made to be eaten by hand, so if you don't like sticky fingers you may want to cook your egg so the yolk is slightly less runny to stop it from dripping. For some people, it's part of the fun.