IT’S time to break out the hot cross buns with Easter almost upon us.

But for something a bit different, why not turn this year’s trend for savoury hot cross buns into a high-value and tasty midweek meal with these deliciously different recipe ideas?

We have four tasty recipes ideas for savoury hot cross buns

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We have four tasty recipes ideas for savoury hot cross bunsCredit: Shutterstock

BREKKIE: Make your bacon roll extra-special by whipping up a tasty batch of pancetta hot cross buns, using the recipe found at delicious.com.

Simply swap the dried fruit in the regular recipe for chunks of fried pancetta.

Or go a bit cheaper and add Aldi Oakhurst bacon lardons, £1.79. When cooked, slice and pop in a fried egg and some ketchup.

You could even “cross” the buns with streaky bacon while cooking them, for an extra-tasty finish to your morning meal.

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BLT: Upgrade your lunchtime sarnie with a special Easter bacon, lettuce and tomato hot cross bun.

Whip up a batch of cheese and chive buns by following the recipe that you can find at jamieoliver.com/features/hot-cross-buns-4-ways and use them for your BLT.

If you are pressed for time, why not invest in a four-pack of Waitrose No.1 West Country mature cheddar and stout hot cross buns, reduced from £2.50 to £2. Add the BLT filling, then enjoy.

BURGER: Think outside of the box for dinner and try hot cross burgers. Pick up a four-pack of M&S Extremely Cheesy hot cross buns for £2 or get two packs for £3.

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Then make your own burgers by seasoning some Asda lean steak beef mince, £2, and shape into thin patties before frying.

Add salad and a side of chips for a cheap fakeaway dinner with an Easter twist.

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Sainsbury’s cheese, tomato and oregano hot cross buns are down from £1.50 to £1.25.

Crush a clove of garlic into a knob of butter, spread on your sliced buns and grill, to make a tasty sid

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