Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Format)
Smoky bacon, caramelized onions, and gooey cheese layered between golden, toasted sourdough bread.
# Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
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1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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4 slices cheddar cheese
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½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
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2 slices sourdough bread
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4 slices bacon, cooked
# Steps:
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Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion with salt and pepper until golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from the skillet.
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Add cheese to both slices of bread. Layer the cooked bacon and sautéed onions between the cheese slices. Place one slice of bread with cheese on top of the other to form a sandwich.
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Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the top slice of bread.
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Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Add the sandwich and cook on low heat until golden and crispy on both sides, pressing it down with a lid.
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Cut the sandwich in half and serve with a side of creamy tomato bisque.
# Tips:
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Choose sturdy bread like sourdough or artisan bread for better structure.
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Use high-quality melting cheese like cheddar or Gruyère for the best flavor.
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Cook bacon until crispy but not burnt to enhance texture and taste.
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Caramelize onions on low heat for about 20 minutes to bring out their sweetness.
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Spread softened butter or mayonnaise on the bread for an even golden crust.
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Cook on medium-low heat to melt the cheese without burning the bread.
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Let the sandwich rest for a minute before cutting to prevent a messy filling.