Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Satisfy your cravings with bacon grilled cheese sandwich. Crispy bacon, melty cheese, and caramelized onions create the ultimate comfort food experience.
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 1506kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter softened, divided
- 1 medium onion halved and thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices bacon cooked in the at 400F for 10 minutes, sometimes I like to use beef bacon
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion with salt and pepper to taste until it turns golden, stirring occasionally. Once done, remove the onions from the skillet.
- Add cheese to both slices of bread, then layer on the cooked bacon and the sautéed onions. Place one slice of bread with cheese on top of the other.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the top slice of bread. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet, then add the sandwich. Cook the sandwich on both sides on a low heat until it is golden and crispy, pressing it down with a lid. Cut in half and enjoy with a bowl of creamy tomato bisque!
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Notes
Here are some tips to make the best grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and caramelized onions:
- Choose the right bread by opting for a sturdy option like sourdough bread or an artisan no knead bread to hold up to the fillings and provide a toasty texture.
- Select quality cheese, using a good melting cheese such as cheddar or Gruyère, or a combination, for the best flavor and gooeyness.
- Perfectly cook the bacon until it’s crispy but not burnt to add great texture and flavor to the sandwich.
- Caramelize the onions by sautéing them slowly until they’re golden brown and sweet. This can take about 20 minutes on low heat.
- Use butter generously by spreading a thin layer of softened butter on the outside of the bread for a golden, crispy crust. Mayonnaise can also be used for a different flavor.
- Cook low and slow on medium-low heat to ensure the bread toasts evenly without burning, allowing the cheese to melt properly.
- Let it rest before cutting to allow the sandwich to set for a minute, preventing a gooey mess.
Nutrition
Calories: 1506kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 108g | Saturated Fat: 54g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 2423mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2144IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 870mg | Iron: 6mg