Description
A delicious and hearty BLT Grilled Cheese Sandwich that combines crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and melted cheese between slices of toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces of mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reserve a tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
- Heat the skillet with the reserved bacon grease over medium heat. Place 4 slices of bread, mayonnaise side down, in the skillet.
- Layer each slice of bread with 1 ounce of cheddar cheese, 1 ounce of mozzarella cheese, 2 slices of bacon, a few tomato slices, and a couple of lettuce leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side up. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes more.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sandwich before grilling.
- Try different cheeses like pepper jack or gouda for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg