Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable Version)

Crispy bacon and gooey cheddar between perfectly toasted bread slices, elevated with optional garlic and black pepper.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread (or preferred variety)
02 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons softened butter

→ Meat

04 - 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook bacon until crispy, then place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
02 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. If desired, sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper onto the buttered surfaces.
03 - On the non-buttered side of two bread slices, layer half the shredded cheese, followed by 2 bacon slices each, then top with remaining cheese. Complete each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, keeping buttered sides facing outward.
04 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
05 - Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then slice diagonally. Serve hot, optionally with tomato soup.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in less than 15 minutes
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely already have
  • Customizable with different cheese varieties
  • Perfect balance of textures from crispy to gooey
02 -
  • Contains approximately 550 calories per sandwich
  • Can be made ahead and reheated in a pan for best results
  • Provides an excellent source of protein from both the cheese and bacon
  • The combination of fat and protein makes this surprisingly filling
03 -
  • Always cook your bacon before assembling the sandwich as it won't cook properly inside the grilled cheese
  • Shredded cheese melts more evenly than slices especially when you want to incorporate other ingredients
  • Keep the heat at medium or medium-low to allow the cheese time to melt while the bread gets golden and crispy without burning
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