Description
A classic comfort food elevated with crispy bacon and gooey melted cheese, this Ultimate Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delightful and satisfying meal perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, white, or whole grain)
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, American, or your preferred cheese)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Optional: sliced tomatoes, sautéed onions, or avocado
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet. Layer with cheese, bacon, and any optional additions. Top with the other two slices of bread, butter side up.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
- Flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 3-5 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Ensure the cheese is fully melted. Reduce heat and cover if needed to help cheese melt.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet, cut in half, and serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh bread and high-quality cheese.
- Ensure bacon is cooked until crispy for added crunch.
- Experiment with garlic powder or smoked paprika on the butter for extra flavor.
- Cook on medium heat to prevent burning the bread before the cheese melts.
- Allow the sandwich to rest for a minute before cutting to prevent cheese from oozing out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: N/A