Liver and Bacon Casserole
Liver and Bacon Casserole is a hearty, traditional British dish typically made with sliced liver, smoked bacon, onions, and often a rich gravy or creamy sauce, baked until tender. It's a classic comfort food, often served with mashed potatoes or vegetables, and has roots in home cooking across the UK and Ireland.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, and provides significant iron, vitamin B12, and zinc from the liver. A typical serving ranges from 300 to 500 calories, depending on portion size and sauce ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 6.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 9500 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 28 mcg |
| Folate | 180 mcg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Liver and Bacon Casserole is nutritionally unique as an iron-rich meal that supports energy levels, and culturally, it reflects a thrifty, nose-to-tail eating tradition common in British culinary history.
