Bacon Grilled Cheese
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5
Bacon Grilled Cheese
Description
Preparation begins by frying bacon until crispy with rendered fat reserved for cooking. Mayonnaise coats the outside of each sourdough slice, promoting even browning and crisp texture when grilled. Two slices are layered with cheddar and pepper jack cheese along with cooked bacon, then topped with the remaining bread slices.
Sandwiches are cooked in a preheated skillet over low heat to gently toast the bread and melt the cheese without burning. Turning the sandwich once ensures golden color on both sides and evenly melted cheeses that envelop the smoky bacon. The finished sandwich presents a crunchy outer layer with a warm, cheesy, and meaty center.
This grilled cheese variety delivers a simple yet satisfying option for breakfast, lunch, or casual dinner. The balance of sharp and spicy cheeses pairs well with the flavorful bacon and tangy mayonnaise rind.
Ingredients
- 4 lices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 lices Bacon
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese sliced
- 2 ounces pepper jack cheese sliced
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a pan until crisp. Remove from pan and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.
- Spread mayonnaise over the outside of each slice of bread.
- Divide the cheese and bacon over 2 slices of bread and top with remaining bread.
- Preheat a small skillet over low heat.
- Grill sandwich until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and grill the other side until golden.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 960 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 960 | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1510mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 472mg | 47% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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