Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 sandwiches
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Calories
1063 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese
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This bacon jam recipe is full of flavor and adds the perfect touch to a simple grilled cheese sandwich!
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Ingredients
For the bacon jam:
- 1 pound Bacon diced
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon beef base optional - see note
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
For the sandwiches:
- 4 ounces Grand Cru cheese grated
- 8 slices French bread
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
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Instructions
To make the bacon jam:
- Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large, deep skillet until crisp.
- Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon, letting the grease drip back into the pan. Place the bacon on to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Pour off the bacon grease in the pan, leaving just enough to coat the bottom. Return the skillet to the heat and add the diced onions to the bacon grease. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook one more minute.
- Remove the onion and garlic with a slotted spoon, letting most of the grease drip back into the pan. Place the onion and garlic into the food processor. Add the bacon to the food processor as well.
- Drain any remaining bacon grease from the pan. Do not clean pan.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pan. Heat over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has reduced by about half.
- Pour the liquid into the food processor.
- Process until the mixture is a chunky, well combined mixture.
- Spoon into a canning jar and keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
To prepare the sandwiches:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place butter side down on the skillet.
- Top each slice of bread with grated cheese. Spoon bacon jam over the cheese. Top with the remaining bread slices.
- Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1063kcal
(53%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
1800mg
(75%)
Potassium
516mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
296mg
(30%)
Iron
5.6mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1063 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1063kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1800mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5.6mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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