Spicy Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Mar 31

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Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 6.28.16 PM.png — This **Spicy Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich** is spicy, smoky and incredibly cheesy! This comforting sandwich is just waiting to get in your belly!

Looking for some crispy bacon and and molten, gooey cheddar cheese? Then this grilled cheese sandwich is definitely for you! While I don't use too many ingredients, the combination itself just makes for the most perfect sandwich. The cheese will definitely ooze out, and you'll be thrown a spicy punch with the bacon and hot sauce, perfect for meat and spice lovers out there! Enjoy this cheesy, meaty, and spicy sandwich for a savoury lunch!

This grilled cheese sandwich was the result of my quest to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich - American style! If you see my Mom’s Grilled Cheese recipe, this is the grilled cheese sandwich that I grew up on. I had never tasted the classic cheddar cheese in India that’s synonymous with a classic grilled cheese. The reason being is that it’s extremely expensive and honestly, the lack of demand and local production are major factors! Additionally, since I was raised in a vegetarian household, adding some body to the sandwich with some meaty toppings was out of the question!

My first taste of bacon was when I arrived to Canada. This experience was in the form of a Subway sandwich. Now don’t ask me what exact sandwich I had because unfortunately I don’t remember! It was a really long time ago! But on TV I always salivated over some crispy bacon. It sure was heavenly and a tick off the bucket list to finally eat it! Then, I was so eager to cook it that I first made it in my university’s residence. Yum yum! Who doesn’t love that smell of bacon cooking?

For all you bacon and cheese lovers this one’s for you! This really made a killer grilled cheese combo and whenever I have this sandwich I fall in love with the recipe all over again! Trust me, you’re going to love the smokiness of the bacon and the amazing molten cheddar cheese. Keep on reading to find out more, and don’t forget that the FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE is available at the bottom of the post!

Tips for the Perfect Grilled Cheese

Evenly butter the bread to get a rich, golden brown crust. The best part about a grilled cheese other than the cheese is that crunch into the sandwich. No this does not mean you need too much butter, whatever amount you use, spread it evenly across the surface
Cook on medium-low heat to allow the cheese to completely melt while the crust becomes crispy. Cooking the sandwich on too high a heat will cause the outside to be ready, while the inside is still solid.
Use a spatula or a burger press to apply light pressure over the sandwich. This will help cook the sandwich evenly, while speeding up the melting process of the cheese

How to make delicious bacon every time?

Bacon contains a lot of fat and a mistake that most of us, including me am guilty of is placing a cold bacon strip on a hot pan. Due to its high fat contact, a hot pan will cause the bacon to start cooking instantly, causing some pockets on the bacon to burn while causing other pockets to hold on to its fat. This will result in an unpleasant, non-crispy, burnt(ish) bacon, which does not sound appealing to me.

The goal is to cook the bacon evenly to ensure maximum crispness. This can be achieved by starting with a cold pan and cooking the bacon low and slow. As the pan comes up to a heat, the bacon also gradually starts releasing its fats. The process is much more controlled and not stressful at all.

As the bacon will start you cook, you will notice that the bacon will start to buckle up. At this point, turn bacon and start cooking on the other side. Keep turning from time to time to give an even colour and crispness.

You will visually notice a difference once the bacon is done, perfectly golden brown like your favourite breakfast place, while being crispy and tender without any of the the burnt flavours.

Try this method once you won’t regret it.

How to Make Spicy Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

You’re only a couple of steps away from making an epic spicy bacon grilled cheese sandwich! Here is what you need to do to guarantee an ultra yummy grilled cheese sandwich for lunch!

Begin by cooking the bacon. To do so, place the bacon strips on a cold pan and turn the heat to medium. Turn the bacon occasionally until evenly browned and done to your liking.

This trick helps to get the bacon up to temperature gradually. This allows the fat from the bacon to render easier, which results in a crispier, evenly cooked bacon which cooks faster.

Then, set aside on a paper towel to absorb the extra grease.

Brush butter on one side of each slice of bread.

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Flip the breads over on the other sides. Add hot sauce on both slices of bread. On one slice, add the cheddar and provolone cheeses. Add the cooked bacon slices on top of the cheeses.

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Then close your sandwich.

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Now it’s time to finish making the grilled cheese. Place your sandwich on a non-stick pan on medium heat.

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Cook on one side until the bread is a light golden brown and toasted. Press down using a spatula, to help evenly cook toast the bread.

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Then, flip your sandwich, and cook the other side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

Then cut your sandwich into triangular slices.

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Serve hot and enjoy!

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Watch How to Make Spicy Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich Here:

Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments! If you’ve tried this recipe, be sure to post it on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cookingwithanadi. Thank you!

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sandwiches, meat & seafood, pork

American

Yield: 2

Author: Anadi

Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich | How to Make Grilled Cheese | Bacon Sandwich w/ Cheddar | Bacon Melthttps://youtu.be/NtmRLlqZQtQHow to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich featuring this bacon grilled cheese, also known as a bacon melt! This bacon sandwich with cheese is made in a frying pan for that lovely golden brown colour! This bacon grilled cheese sandwich recipe uses bacon, hot sauce, cheddar cheese and provolone cheese so you have the cheesiest experience with a hint of heat - just the way I like things! Learn how to make grilled cheese easily with this tasty recipe!2021-03-31

Spicy Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Spicy Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich is spicy, smoky and incredibly cheesy! This comforting sandwich is just waiting to get in your belly!

Prep time: 3 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 23 Min

Ingredients

4 slices of bread
4-6 slices of cheddar cheese, approximately 1/2 inch thick
2 slices of provolone cheese
4 Tbsp hot sauce
2 slices of bacon
softened butter, as desired

Instructions

Place the bacon strips on a cold pan and turn the heat to medium. Turn the bacon every 2-3 minutes until done to your liking.
Brush the butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Turn the bread over and spread the hot sauce on both slices
Place the cheddar cheese on one slice of bread, followed by the provolone. Then place the bacon slice on top of the cheeses The buttered side should be on the outside.
Heat a pan/grill pan on medium heat and cook the sandwich.
Turn over after one side is golden brown and crispy and cook the other side.
Cut into and enjoy your cheesy sandwich :)