Crispy Bacon Cheddar Cheese (Printable)

Golden sourdough loaded with smoky bacon and oozy cheddar, perfect for a cozy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Bread and Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Meats

03 - 4 slices bacon

→ Spreads

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optionals

05 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - Fry the bacon over medium heat in a skillet until it becomes crisp, then drain on paper towels.
02 - Butter one side of each sourdough bread slice. Optionally, apply a thin layer of mayonnaise on the unbuttered side for extra crunchiness.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a flat surface. Layer with cheddar cheese, bacon, a pinch of black pepper, and additional cheese if preferred. Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese melts, pressing gently with a spatula to enhance crispiness.
05 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for one minute, slice, and serve while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The edges get genuinely crispy while the cheese turns creamy and the bacon adds smoke and salt in perfect balance.
  • It comes together in twenty minutes, which means you can satisfy a craving without any of the fuss.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is not negotiable—too high and the bread blackens while the cheese stays solid inside.
  • Bacon that isn't fully crisp will steam rather than add texture, so err toward overdone.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula during cooking—not hard enough to squeeze the cheese out, just enough to help the bread make even contact with the pan.
  • Slice diagonally once it cools slightly; this makes the sandwich easier to hold and somehow tastes better psychologically.
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