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Bacon And Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Elevate your grilled cheese game with this mouthwatering Bacon and Tomato Grilled Cheese! Made with juicy garden tomatoes and savory bacon, this recipe is a family favorite. Pepper Jack cheese adds a spicy kick, but classic American cheese works perfectly too. Customize the butter to your liking for the ultimate crispy, cheesy goodness. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 690.2 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 5.0 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • 4 slices cooked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 slices white bread
  • 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce each)
  • 2 slices tomato (about 1/4 inch thick each)

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How to Make Bacon And Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  1. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter into the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Place 2 slices of bread, butter-side down, in the skillet.
  4. On each of the 2 slices of bread in the skillet, layer 1 slice of cheese (approx 1 oz), 2 slices of tomato (about 1/4 inch thick each), and 2 slices of cooked bacon (approx 2 slices, 1 oz).
  5. Top with the remaining 2 slices of bread, butter-side up.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking and browning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

157g

Carbs

9g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner The Americas American 30 Minutes Or Less

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