BLT Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable Version)
Golden sandwich with bacon, tomato, lettuce, and melted cheese folded between buttery grilled bread.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 4 slices sourdough or country bread
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
→ Meat
04 - 4 slices thick-cut bacon
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
06 - 2 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
→ Optional
07 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until deeply browned and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
02 - Evenly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
04 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, onto the hot surface. Layer each with one slice of cheese, two bacon slices, tomato slices, and lettuce. If desired, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and season with black pepper.
05 - Top with remaining cheese slices and cover with the other bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula, until exterior is golden brown and cheese is thoroughly melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet. Allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Crispy golden exterior that hugs melty cheese and savory bacon
- Fresh juicy tomato and crisp lettuce add brightness and crunch
- Ready in twenty minutes using basic ingredients
- Easily adaptable for vegetarians or your favorite cheese
02 -
- High in protein and deeply satisfying for lunch or dinner
- Works with whatever bread and fillings you have on hand
- Fantastic as a freezer meal for easy future lunches
03 -
- Always start bacon in a cold pan for crispier strips
- Letting the sandwich rest after grilling ensures no hot cheese leaks out
- Room temperature butter yields the most even golden toast