Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Bacon
This melty gourmet grilled cheese with bacon is an upgrade from the childhood classic, but just as easy to make!
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 813kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 strips bacon
- 3 leaves fresh basil julienned
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 1 slice provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Roasted Tomato
- 2 slices tomato
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Toss the tomato slices in oil, season with salt and desired seasonings and roast at 400 degrees until slightly charred.
- Fry bacon in a pan while tomato is roasting.
- Butter outside of the slices of bread. Layer provolone cheese, then basil, then cheddar cheese, then bacon, then tomato on the sandwich.
- Grill in a skillet set over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the exterior has browned on each side.
- Cut in half and serve.
Notes
Raw tomato slices work well on this sandwich, but I find roasting them in your oven intensifies the flavor nicely.
Nutrition
Calories: 813kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1404mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1233IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 6mg