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Bacon, Dijon & Smoked Cheddar Sandwich

Bacon, Dijon & Smoked Cheddar Sandwich

with Sticky Thyme Onion & Sweet Balsamic Salad
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Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 09, 2026
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Calories
: 
707 kcal
Protein
: 
34.2g protein
Preparation Time
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Eggs
  • May contain traces of allergens

Smokey bacon and melted smoked cheddar are taken somewhere entirely new with a generous layer of sweet, thyme-kissed caramelised onions — the kind of sandwich that belongs in a cosy mountain lodge. A sharp balsamic cos salad cuts through the richness and keeps things honest. Oui, please.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Red Apple

1

Red Radish

½

Brown Onion

1

Baby Cos Lettuce

½ sachet

Thyme

1

Smoked Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

100 g

Bacon

1

Sliced Sourdough

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk, Sesame, Eggs)

1 packet

Dijon Mustard

1

Grated Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 tbs

balsamic vinegar* (Pantry)

½ tsp

brown sugar

10 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

Energy (kJ)2960 kJ
Calories707 kcal
Fat27.9 g
of which saturates13.7 g
Carbohydrate77.6 g
of which sugars14.5 g
Dietary Fibre5.3 g
Protein34.2 g
Sodium1880 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1
  • • Thinly slice red apple into wedges. 
    • Thinly slice red radish and brown onion (see ingredients). 
    • Finely shred baby cos lettuce. 
    • Pick thyme leaves (see ingredients). 
    • Grate smoked Cheddar cheese. 
Cook the bacon & caramelise the onion
2
  • • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
    • Cook bacon, turning, until golden, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
    • Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook onion, 
    stirring regularly, until softened, 5-6 minutes.
    • Reduce heat to medium. Add thyme, the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and a 
    splash of water and mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. Remove 
    pan from heat.
Assemble & toast the sandwich
3
  • • Spread sliced sourdough with the butter and Dijon mustard, then fill with 
    bacon, smoked Cheddar, grated mozzarella and caramelised onion. 
    • Heat sandwich in a sandwich press for 2-3 minutes, until cheese has melted.
    • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine cos lettuce, radish, apple and balsamic 
    vinaigrette dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
Finish & serve
4
  • • Slice bacon, Dijon and smoked Cheddar sandwich in half. 
    • Divide between plates and serve with sweet balsamic salad. Enjoy!

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