That Sausage, Bean & Cheese Thing... We’ve Been Making It in Buffalo
Britain has gone a little bit mad for sausage, beans and cheese in pastry. Meanwhile, over here in Buffalo, we’re feeling rather smug.
If you’ve been anywhere near British social media recently, you may have noticed people talking about “that sausage, bean and cheese thing.”
And if you haven’t, allow us to explain.
IT STARTED WITH ANDY BURNHAM
During an interview with LBC, Andy Burnham was asked for his favourite thing to order from Greggs.
He knew exactly what he wanted.
The name? Not so much.
He was, of course, talking about the Greggs Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt, a puff pastry bake filled with sausage, baked beans and melted cheese.
Greggs spotted the opportunity and did what any sensible British business would do: they joined in.
The bake was temporarily rechristened the “Sausage, Bean and Cheese Thing”, complete with updated signage.
And apparently Britain really fancied one.
According to LBC, sales at the Greggs branch near No. 10 North more than doubled the following morning.
MEANWHILE, IN BUFFALO...
Because while everyone back home was suddenly talking about putting sausage, baked beans and cheese inside puff pastry...
We’ve been making exactly that combination here at Parker’s.
You may know ours as the Breakfast Bake.
Parker’s sausages. Heinz baked beanz. Sharp cheddar cheese. All tucked inside flaky puff pastry and ready to bake at home.
Breakfast? Absolutely.
Lunch? Definitely.
Standing over the kitchen counter eating one because you couldn't wait long enough to find a plate? We’re not judging.
With the whole of Britain now apparently discussing that sausage, bean and cheese thing, we think ours might finally deserve a name that tells you exactly what you're getting.
We're rather taken with it.
It's simple, it says exactly what's inside and, if you've ever stood at a Greggs counter trying to remember what the thing with the beans in it is called, you'll know precisely what we mean.
THE BRITISH COMBINATION THAT JUST WORKS
There’s a reason this combination has such a following.
You’ve got savoury British sausage, sweet and tomatoey baked beans, sharp melted cheddar and crisp, flaky pastry around the whole lot.
It’s essentially a little British breakfast wrapped in pastry.
And because ours comes frozen and unbaked, you get to pull it from the oven at home when the pastry is golden, crisp and at its absolute best.
That Sausage, Bean & Cheese Thing
You might know it as our Breakfast Bake. We think it might be time for a new name.
Heinz baked beanz, sharp cheddar and Parker’s sausages, all wrapped up in flaky puff pastry.
7oz bake. Shipped across the USA.
SHOP THE SAUSAGE, BEAN & CHEESE BAKEPERHAPS ANDY WAS ONTO SOMETHING
Greggs can keep their Melt.
Here in Buffalo, we’ll keep making ours with Parker’s sausages, Heinz beanz and plenty of cheddar.
Whatever we end up calling it, there’s one thing we can probably all agree on:
Sausage, beans and cheese wrapped in flaky pastry is a very, very good idea.
And if anyone asks what you’re eating?
The Greggs Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt and Greggs name are referenced for commentary on the recent UK news story. Parker’s Sausage, Bean & Cheese Bake is a Parker’s GBI product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Greggs.
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This is basically an British burrito 🌯