Best 7 Bacon Topped Grilled Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the classic comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich with the irresistible savoriness of crispy bacon. This bacon-topped grilled cheese is not just any sandwich; it's an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect grilled cheese, from selecting the right bread and cheese to mastering the art of achieving golden-brown, buttery perfection. Learn how to elevate your sandwich with a variety of delectable variations, including adding sliced tomatoes, caramelized onions, or a touch of Dijon mustard. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary delight as we explore the art of crafting the ultimate bacon-topped grilled cheese sandwich.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

INSIDE OUT BACON GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices bacon, finely chopped
8 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread
3 cups shredded fancy sharp Cheddar
1 tomato, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Put the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the bacon fat.
  • Add the bacon fat to a griddle over medium heat. Place the bread on the griddle and lightly toast one side. Remove from the griddle and arrange toasted-side down on a work surface. Divide 2 cups of the cheese and all of the bacon, tomatoes and chives over 4 slices of bread. Top with the other 4 slices of bread, toasted-side up, to make 4 sandwiches.
  • Divide 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese into 4 piles on the griddle and place a sandwich over each pile, pressing down. Griddle for a few minutes until the cheese is browning and melted. Divide the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese into 4 piles on the griddle?one next to each sandwich. Then flip each sandwich onto a pile of cheese and cook for a couple of minutes until the center of each is melted.

PULL-APART BACON GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 slices bacon
1 12-pack pull-apart dinner rolls
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/2 tomato, finely chopped
4 slices provolone cheese
3 slices muenster cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel?lined plate to drain, then crumble into small pieces.
  • Split the whole pack of attached dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the top and bottom halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush with all but 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and broil until toasted, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove the top bread piece from the baking sheet. Flip the bottom piece and continue to broil until toasted on the other side, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove from the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
  • Turn the bottom bread piece cut-side up and sprinkle with the bacon. Top with the chopped tomato, then shingle the provolone and muenster on top, alternating the two. Cover with the top bread piece, then brush the roll tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Bake until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes.

BACON-TOPPED GRILLED CHEESE



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This robust revision of an all-American lunch classic gets heartiness from bacon and extra flavor from onion, sour cream and oregano.-Nita Crosby, St. George, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices sourdough bread
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 bacon strips, cooked
4 tablespoons sour cream
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Place mozzarella cheese on four bread slices; layer each with a fourth of the tomato slices, two bacon strips, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon onion, a pinch of oregano, one slice of cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bread., Butter outsides of sandwiches. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 30g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1085mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TOMATO BACON GRILLED CHEESE



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A yummy meal that you and your kids will love! A simple golden brown grilled cheese sandwich with the twist of bacon and tomato. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by MISSY189

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices bacon
¼ cup butter, softened
8 slices white bread
8 slices American cheese
8 slices tomato

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Lay 4 slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices tomato, bacon, and another slice of cheese. Cover with a slice of bread, butter side out. Fry sandwiches until golden on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1696.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BACON BRIE GRILLED CHEESE



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Old-school grilled cheese has its place, but my version stacks spinach, apple and Brie on pumpernickel. For a more compact sandwich, press a heavy pan on it while toasting. -George Wilkins, Mays Landing, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cut into 1/8-inch slices
8 slices pumpernickel bread
8 cooked bacon strips
1 medium apple, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper until blended. Add spinach; toss to coat., Place half of the cheese on four bread slices. Layer with bacon, spinach mixture, apple and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread; brush outsides of sandwiches with remaining oil., In a large skillet or grill pan, toast sandwiches over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 39g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BACON GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Bacon lovers, this one's for you! Overflowing with cheese and crispy bacon, this grilled cheese recipe is so hearty, you won't even need a side of tomato soup. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
8 slices sourdough bread
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
8 cooked bacon strips

Steps:

  • Spread 3 tablespoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over brie; add bacon. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767 calories, Fat 57g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

GRILLED THREE-CHEESE BACON SANDWICHES



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Grilled cheese goes gourmet with this elevated take on the classic sandwich. Made with Gruyère, cheddar and American cheeses, this three-cheese grilled cheese sandwich with bacon takes a childhood favorite to new, delicious levels.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 teaspoons mayonnaise
4 slices sourdough sandwich bread
2 slices deli sliced American cheese (2 oz)
4 slices cooked bacon
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Spread 2 teaspoons mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
  • On the uncoated side of 2 bread slices, place 1 slice American cheese and 2 slices bacon. Top each with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Gruyère cheese and 1 slice remaining bread, mayonnaise side out.
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches; cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until bottom sides are golden brown. Carefully turn; cook 2 to 4 minutes longer or until bottom sides are golden brown and cheeses are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1610 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use a thick, sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings and won't get soggy.
  • Spread the butter or mayonnaise all the way to the edges of the bread. This will help the sandwich brown evenly and prevent the bread from getting dry.
  • Don't be afraid to add other ingredients to your grilled cheese. Some popular options include sliced ham, bacon, avocado, tomato, and onion.
  • Cook the sandwich over medium heat. This will help the cheese melt evenly and prevent the bread from burning.
  • Flip the sandwich halfway through cooking. This will ensure that both sides are cooked evenly.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

The bacon-topped grilled cheese is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give this recipe a try.

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