Bacon and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Elevate a childhood classic with crispy bacon and sweet, rich caramelized onions in this gourmet grilled cheese sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1 large onion
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Caramelize the onions in the same skillet with a pinch of salt over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
- Build the sandwich by layering cheese, cooked bacon, and caramelized onions on the non-buttered side of two slices.
- Top with another slice of cheese and the remaining bread slices, buttered side out.
- Grill the sandwiches over medium heat until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately hot.
Notes
For a great pairing, serve with tomato soup or a simple salad. Use sturdy bread to hold the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 40mg