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Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

by Joanna Stephens Published: Apr 16, 2018 · Updated: Apr 25, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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Grilled cheese is a simple classic enjoyed by many, but this savory recipe is not your average grilled cheese. With the combination of cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and sauteed onions, this is one grilled cheese that is anything but simple!

grilled cheese sandwiches on a play with onions and bacon and tomatoes and cheese shown and text overlay that reads bacon grilled cheese

Without further ado here is the recipe/directions to make 5 delicious and tasty grilled cheeses:

Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ingredients

Here's what you need to make these bacon grilled cheese sandwiches:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 package of bacon
  • 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 10 slices of bread
  • 10 slices of cheese
  • spreadable butter

How to make bacon grilled cheese?

When making these bacon grilled cheese sandwiches, first you will want to cook the bacon. Then, you will want to slice the tomatoes, and third you will need to chop the onions.

Cutting board with cooked bacon, sliced tomatoes, and slices of cheese.

The next step would be to saute the onions. So, in a small frying pan, add the 3 tablespoon of butter and the chopped onions. Cook on medium heat, stirring occaisionally until the onions start to carmelize.

Small frying pan with sauteed onions.

Now, back to the directions you are probably used to when it comes to a grilled cheese: spread butter on 10 slices of bread on one side of the bread only. Then, start to assemble.

Butter that has been spread onto the slices of bread.

You will place a buttered bread, butter side down in a large frying pan and add the cheese. Then add the sauteed onions.

Assembling the grilled cheese on a frying pan.

Next, you will place two slices (or more depending on how many you would like) of bacon on top of the onions, followed by the tomato slices and the final slice of bread.

Adding the bacon and tomatoes to the grilled cheese.

You will then cook this on medium low heat until both sides are just golden brown about 3 minutes on each side.

Flipped the grilled cheese onto its other side to let it cook

After trying out this bacon grilled cheese, you will not look at simple grilled cheese sandwiches the same. If you like grilled cheese, you will love one with bacon!

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Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Grilled cheese sandwiches just got a whole lot better! These grown-up bacon grilled cheese sandwiches are filled with caramelized onions, bacon, and gooey cheese. How could it get any better?

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon grilled cheese, bacon grilled cheese sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5 bacon grilled cheese sandwiches
Calories 457 kcal
Author Joanna Stephens

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 package bacon cooked
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 10 slices bread
  • 10 slices cheese
  • spreadable butter

Instructions

Directions:

  1. When making these bacon grilled cheese sandwiches, first you will want to cook the bacon. Then, you will want to slice the tomatoes, and third you will need to chop the onions.

  2. The next step would be to saute the onions. So, in a small frying pan, add the 3 tablespoon of butter and the chopped onions. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the onions start to carmelize.

  3. Now, back to the directions you are probably used to when it comes to a grilled cheese: spread butter on 10 slices of bread on one side of the bread only. Then, start to assemble.

  4. You will place a buttered bread, butter side down in a large frying pan and add the cheese. Then add the sauteed onions.

  5. Next, you will place two slices (or more depending on how many you would like) of bacon on top of the onions, followed by the tomato slices and the final slice of bread.

  6. You will then cook this on medium low heat until both sides are just golden brown.

Nutrition Facts
Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 688mg30%
Potassium 215mg6%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 979IU20%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 475mg48%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Jubilee

    May 03, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    I would like to order 2 please. Yum

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    • Joanna Stephens

      May 04, 2018 at 8:59 am

      I'm sure you would enjoy them! They are easy to make. 🙂

      Reply

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