Hot Cross Bun Sandwiches (3 ways!)
Here I'll show you 3 easy and delicious ways to turn a hot cross bun into a sandwich!
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Servings (click & slide): 1 sandwich
Calories per serving: 574kcal
Cost per serving: £2.50 / $3
Equipment
- Baking Tray (for s'mores sandwich)
- Frying Pan & Tongs (for bacon sandwich)
- Zip Lock Bag & Rolling Pin (for ice cream sandwich)
Ingredients
- 1 Hot Cross Bun, halved
S'mores Sandwich
- 6 small Marshmallows, or enough to cover the bun
- 6 squares of Milk Chocolate, or enough to cover the bun
Bacon Sandwich
- 2 slices of Back Bacon
- 1 knob of Butter
- 1 tsp Maple Syrup (optional)
Ice Cream Sandwich
- 1 large scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 tbsp Nutella
- 1 handful Mini Eggs
Instructions
S'mores sandwich
- Add the hot cross bun halves to a baking tray. Place under the grill until lightly crisp.
- Top one half with marshmallows and the other with chocolate. Place back under the grill until the chocolate just begins to melt and the marshmallows lightly char (careful, this will happen quickly, so keep an eye on them).
- Remove from under the grill, then quickly & carefully squidge the two halves together.
Bacon Sandwich
- Add a knob of butter to a pan over medium heat. Add in the bacon and fry both sides until your desired texture.
- Remove from pan then toast the hot cross buns in the leftover fat/butter.
- Sandwich the bacon between the toasted buns with a drizzle of maple syrup (optional).
Ice Cream Sandwich
- Add mini eggs to a zip lock bag, squeeze out the air and zip it up. Bash with a rolling pin until roughly crushed.
- Spread the bottom half of your bun with Nutella, then add a scoop of ice cream. Use the scooper/spoon to gently flatten the ice cream, then sprinkle with crushed eggs.
- Add the top bun on then enjoy.
Quick Demo
Notes
a) S'mores sandwiches - You can use any type of chocolate you fancy, including chocolate chips! If you overdo it under the grill and the marshmallows/chocolate are too runny, just let them rest for a minute or so to firm up before squidging together.
b) Bacon Sandwich - If you'd prefer to bake or grill the bacon you can do that. Just spread the buns with butter and toast them under the grill.
c) Ice Cream Sandwich - I prefer vanilla ice cream, just so the Nutella and mini eggs can shine through. If you wanted to, you could mix the crushed eggs in with the ice cream, then pop it back in the freezer to firm up.
d) Calories - Based on the bacon hot cross bun sandwich (1/2 tbsp butter).
Your Private Notes:
Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Hot Cross Bun Sandwiches (3 ways!)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574
Calories from Fat 391
% Daily Value*
Fat 43.48g67%
Saturated Fat 11.869g74%
Trans Fat 0.424g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.607g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.163g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 489mg21%
Potassium 345mg10%
Carbohydrates 36.45g12%
Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugar 21.13g23%
Protein 9.47g19%
Vitamin A 179IU4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 129mg13%
Iron 1.12mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.
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