The Ultimate Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
An indulgent take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich with crispy bacon, delivering a perfect combination of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (sourdough, whole grain, or buttery brioche)
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Gouda)
- 2–4 slices of cooked bacon (regular or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon of butter (or vegan butter)
- Optional: additional cheese, different types of bread, fresh tomatoes, or creamy avocado
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cook your bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep the bread by spreading butter on one side of each slice.
- Assemble your sandwich with non-buttered side facing up, layering cheese and bacon.
- Grill your sandwich in the skillet until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Make it extra by using a lid to help the cheese melt completely.
- Finishing touches: Cook the second side until golden and let sit before slicing.
Notes
Serve sliced diagonally with warm tomato soup or salad. Enhance with fresh herbs or chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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