Best Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

BACON AND TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread about 1 tablespoon butter into the bottom of a large skillet (or just leave some fat in the pan from the bacon).
• Spread 1 tablespoon (can use more) onto one side of each slice of bread.
• Place the 4 slices of bread butter-side down onto a large skillet or flat grill.
• Top with 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices cooked bacon, then 1 more slice of cheese.
• Cover with a slice of bread (butter-side facing outside).
• Fry over medium turning once with a spatula until golden brown on both sides.

HEIRLOOM GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH AND CHUNKY TOMATO BACON SOUP

Steps:

• To make the grilled cheese sandwich: In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Spread a liberal amount of butter mixture on 2 slices of bread. Flip over slices and spread some Dijon mustard on other sides. Place Cheddar cheese on the Dijon side of both slices. Place bacon on top of cheese on 1 slice and sliced tomatoes on top of cheese on other slice. Combine both sides together and place in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and crusty. Flip sandwich and place a weighted cast iron pan on top. Cook until golden brown and cheese has melted. Remove from skillet and serve immediately with tomato soup.
• To make the soup: Puree the crushed tomatoes and set aside. In a heavy stainless steel pot, heat basil olive oil. Add shallots and cook until soft. Add garlic, thyme, chopped basil, bacon, and tomato paste and continue to cook, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add tomato puree, cream, chicken broth, and salt and sugar, to taste. Bring to a simmer. Pour soup into bowls and garnish with chiffonnade basil. Serve immediately with grilled cheese sandwich.

GRILLED CHEESE AND BACON SANDWICH

Steps:

• butter both sides of the bread.
• Place on cheese slice and 2 bacon slices in between 2 slices of bread.
• Toast on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!

BACON GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 3 tablespoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over brie; add bacon. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

BACON, AVOCADO, AND PEPPERJACK GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Lay bread on a work surface and spread butter on one side of each slice.
• Layer bacon, 1 slice of cheese, onion rings, avocado slices, and another slice of cheese on top of the unbuttered-side of the bread; top with second slice of bread, buttered-side facing up.
• Cook sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and cheese has melted, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.

MARY'S GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH WITH PEPPER JACK AND BACON OIL

Steps:

• Brush both sides of both slices of bread with the bacon oil. Place the cheese on top of one slice and top with the other slice of bread.
• Heat a griddle on top of the stove over medium-high heat. Place the sandwich on the griddle and grill for about 1 minute on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Slice the sandwich into 8 small serving pieces.

BACON GUACAMOLE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside on paper towels to drain.
• Butter one side of each slice of bread, sprinkle half of the cheese onto the unbuttered side of one slice of bread followed by the guacamole, bacon, tortilla chips, the remaining cheese and finally top with the remaining slice of bread with the buttered side up.
• Grill over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.

GRILLED CHEESE, BACON AND OVEN-DRIED TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 3 tablespoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced brie and tomatoes. Sprinkle a portion of the cheddar cheese mixture evenly over brie; add fried onion rings. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese mixture and add bacon; top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

GRILLED BRIE AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH WITH BACON AND GREEN TOMATO

Steps:

• Cook the bacon until crisp over medium heat, set aside on paper towels to drain and pour all but 1 tablespoon of the grease from the pan.
• Add the green tomato slices, saute for a minute on each side, set aside and wipe the pan clean. (Optional, skip if you prefer crisp tomato slices.)
• Butter one side of each slice of bread and place 2 in the pan buttered side down.
• Top each with 1/4 of each cheese followed by the bacon, tomato, pepper and finally the remaining slice of bread with the buttered side up.
• Grill until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side.

ZIPPY GRILLED CHEESE & BACON SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread the outsides of both slices of bread with the Miracle Whip dressing.
• Add the cheese and the bacon to the inside of one slice of bread.
• Top with the other slice of bread.
• Grill sandwich in nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 2-5 minutes, until the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

GRILLED MAC N CHEESE SANDWICH WITH BACON

Steps:

• 1. Make mac and cheese with milk and butter according to directions on the box. If using cold leftovers, heat a tad in microwave, then combine with the crumbled cooked bacon.
• 2. Heat a non-stick griddle or sauté pan on med-high heat.
• 3. Butter one side of one bread slice. Sprinkle shredded cheese onto the buttered side of the bread with the intention that most of the cheese will stick to the butter.
• 4. Lay the slice, cheese side down on the hot pan. Some cheese may fall away. It might be a tad messy. That's ok.
• 5. Load a pile of the mac & cheese mixture onto the top of the bread slice in the pan. Spread out evenly on the bread.
• 6. Top with a second slice of bread. Press down a little with a spatula on the top bread. Spread butter on the top of the top slice of bread, and sprinkle more shredded cheese on it, like you did the first slice.
• 7. Toast on med heat the first side of the sandwich until golden. Don't burn the cheese. Flip over the sandwich with a spatula onto the second side. Again some of your cheese on the second side may fall a bit or be messy. This is ok. Brown the second side. Ready to serve.

GRILLED CHEESE, BACON AND OVEN-DRIED TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 3 tablespoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced brie and tomatoes. Sprinkle a portion of the cheddar cheese mixture evenly over brie; add fried onion rings. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese mixture and add bacon; top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

BACON BBQ GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. In a medium high skillet on the stove top add 1 slice of buttered bread, butter side down. Add bacon, bbq sauce, and cheese.
• 2. Top with other slice of bread butter side up and flip when underside is golden brown. When both sides are brown it is done. So easy!!

GRILLED APPLE BACON SWEET PARSLEY CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Make parsley cheese spread. In a bowl, put parsley, sugar and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours (until parsley is wilted and develops the flavor. you can refrigerate up to overnight).
• 2. After 2 hours, put cream cheese into a bowl. With hands, squeeze the parsley to remove excess liquid then put into the bowl. Mix to combine.
• 3. Slice apple into 1/4 inch thick lengthwise.
• 4. In a non-stick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp (but not too crisp) flipping once. Drain on paper towels.
• 5. Discard the excess bacon fat in the skillet, return the skillet on the stove and add apple slices to the skillet. Cook apples over medium heat until lightly brown flipping once.
• 6. On the bottom of brioche, put half of shredded cheddar cheese, bacon slices, apple slices, parsley cheese spread and the rest of shredded cheddar cheese. Put the top of the brioche to close sandwich.
• 7. In a cast iron skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place the sandwich and cook swirling occasionally until golden brown. Take the sandwich out of the skillet and place on a plate or cutting board.
• 8. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet. Return the sandwich to the skillet, cooked side up, and cook swirling occasionally until the second side is golden brown and cheese melt

MUSHROOM-BACON GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tsp. drippings from skillet. Add mushrooms and steak sauce to reserved drippings; cook and stir on medium heat 5 min. or until mushrooms are tender.
• Fill bread slices with bacon, mushrooms and cheese. Spray both sides of sandwich with cooking spray.
• Cook in same skillet 3 min. on each side or until cheese is melted and sandwich is golden brown on both sides.