Bacon Grilled Cheese

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Toasted sourdough bread is loaded with melted cheese and mouthwatering strips of perfectly cooked bacon in this Bacon Grilled Cheese.

a close up shot of the sliced halves of a bacon grilled cheese with the pieces of bacon and jalapeno visible within

Bacon Grilled Cheese

At my house, there are very few things that are not made better by the addition of bacon. And, a grilled cheese sandwich is absolutely not one of them. Adding bacon made this sandwich was fabulous.

Grilled cheese with bacon brings a salty, smoky heartiness that elevates it from a snack to a meal. And, depending on how you like to cook the meat, it can also add wonderful crunchy or chewy texture to this sandwich.

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Jalapeno Grilled Cheese

Jalapenos are totally optional in this recipe. That said, I highly recommend including them. A jalapeno grilled cheese has wonderful lingering heat, but not too much because the cheese helps to ease the spiciness.

I made this one with jalapenos, as you can see. I think my sons might have disowned me if I didn’t. But, you can make it with just bacon and it will still turn out great!

All of the ingredients to make this grilled cheese sandwich have been arranged on a wooden serving tray

Grilled Cheese with Bacon

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

  • sourdough bread
  • butter
  • shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • bacon
  • jarred jalapeno slices, optional
cheese and bacon have been layered atop one slice of bread in the non-stick pan

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. (If your stove runs hot, start at medium-low.) Spread plenty of soft butter on the outside of both pieces of bread. Drop one slice of bread, buttered side down, into the hot skillet.

Cover the slice of bread with half of the shredded cheese. Place the bacon over the cheese, along with sliced jalapenos if desired. Top with the remaining cheese and the second slice of bread, butter side up.

more shredded cheese and jalapenos have been laid out on top of a slice of bread in the non-stick pan

Cover the pan with a lid – this is important, so don’t skip this part. Let the sandwich cook undisturbed for at least a minute. Uncover and check to see if the bottom slice of bread has browned. Let cook until golden brown, usually about 3 minutes on medium heat.

Press down slightly on the top slice to help the cheese stick to both slices. Use a thin spatula to carefully flip the sandwich over. Cover with a lid once more.

a final layer of shredded cheese has been added to the bottom half of the grilled cheese in a non-stick pan

If your cheese isn’t melting as quickly or smoothly as you’d like (especially when using pre-shredded cheeses) add a teaspoon of water to the edge of the pan and quickly cover with the lid. The steam helps melt even pre-shredded cheeses beautifully.

Check to see if the second slice of bread is golden brown. It should take about 3 minutes on medium heat. When it is ready, remove the sandwich to a plate and serve warm.

the top half of the grilled cheese has been added, and the sandwich has been flipped to reveal a golden crust

Grilled Cheese Recipes

If you liked this bacon grilled cheese, I have some other grilled cheese recipes to recommend. First, you should definitely try a pepperoni pizza grilled cheese. It’s great for sating that pizza craving on a budget.

And, you can’t go wrong with a caprese grilled cheese. It really nails the flavors of a caprese salad. If you haven’t tried a bell pepper grilled cheese, it’s super simple and extremely tasty. Charred peppers are the key!

artfully arranged halves of a bacon grilled cheese on top of a wooden serving board with a blue and white checkered napkin visible in the background

Sometimes my kids like to start their day with a breakfast grilled cheese. Think sausage, arugula, and melty cheese. What’s not to like?

For those of you who are like me and all too often have a veggie drawer full of leftovers needing to be used, I present the vegetable grilled cheese. Endlessly versatile, it can transform whatever you have on hand into a yummy lunch.

the bacon grilled cheese has been sliced in half and stacked on top of each other

Bacon Grilled Cheese

Toasted sourdough bread is loaded with melted cheese and mouthwatering strips of perfectly cooked bacon in this Bacon Grilled Cheese.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients 

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter room temperature This amount will vary depending on the size of your bread.
  • ⅓-⅔ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese This amount will vary depending on the size of your bread.
  • 4 slices bacon halved
  • jarred jalapeno slices OPTIONAL

Instructions

  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. (If your stove runs hot, start at medium-low.) Spread plenty of soft butter on the outside of both pieces of bread. Drop one slice of bread, buttered side down, into the hot skillet.
  • Cover the slice of bread with half of the shredded cheese. Place the bacon over the cheese, along with sliced jalapenos if desired. Top with the remaining cheese and the second slice of bread, butter side up.
  • Cover the pan with a lid – this is important, so don’t skip this part. Let the sandwich cook undisturbed for at least a minute. Uncover and check to see if the bottom slice of bread has browned. Let cook until golden brown, usually about 3 minutes on medium heat.
  • Press down slightly on the top slice to help the cheese stick to both slices. Use a thin spatula to carefully flip the sandwich over. Cover with a lid once more.
  • If your cheese isn't melting as quickly or smoothly as you’d like (especially when using pre-shredded cheeses) add a teaspoon of water to the edge of the pan and quickly cover with the lid. The steam helps melt even pre-shredded cheeses beautifully.
  • Check to see if the second slice of bread is golden brown. It should take about 3 minutes on medium heat. When it is ready, remove the sandwich to a plate and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcal · Carbohydrates: 67g · Protein: 24g · Fat: 25g · Saturated Fat: 14g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6g · Trans Fat: 0.5g · Cholesterol: 66mg · Sodium: 1167mg · Potassium: 185mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 6g · Vitamin A: 596IU · Calcium: 316mg · Iron: 5mg
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