Description
A delightful medley of smoky bacon and sweet, caramelized onions wrapped in a crispy grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 strips of bacon, thick-cut
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they soften and turn golden brown. Add brown sugar and salt, cooking until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer cheese, crispy bacon, and caramelized onions between two slices of bread, buttered sides facing out.
- Grill the sandwich in the skillet over medium heat, about 3-4 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts.
Notes
Customize with jalapeños for a spicy kick or switch cheeses based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, bacon sandwich, comfort food, quick recipe