Grilled Cheddar, Tomato and Bacon Sandwiches
"A gourmet grilled cheese indulgence by Rick Rodgers using a unique technique. Don't let the caloric content sway you however, the enjoyment of this sandwich will outweigh the consequences of consuming it!"
photo by Lori Mama
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 slices country-style sourdough bread (cut on deep diagonal into 5 x 3 x 1/2 inch slices)
- 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 8 slices ripe firm tomatoes, seeds removed,and slices drained on paper towels
- fresh ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
directions
- In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon for about 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Wash skillet out and dry.
- On a clean work surface, place four slices of bread and press 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar onto each slice.
- Top each with two slices of tomato and sprinkle with pepper.
- Place two bacon slices over the tomato, breaking to fit sandwich if necessary.
- Press 1/4 cup cheese over bacon on each.
- Top with remaining bread slices and spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Cook two sandwiches at a time, mayonnaise side down, and placing a plate on top of each sandwich to weigh it down.
- Cook until bottoms are golden brown, approximately 2 minutes.
- Remove plates and spread top of each sandwich with 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise and flip them over.
- Once again, top each with a plate and cook for about 2 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
- Transfer to work surface and cut sandwiches in half crosswise.
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Reviews
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Wonderful sammie! I cooked the bacon in the mocrowave, as I prefer to do that. I also only made one, since it was just me at lunch. Made for Recommend Tag '09. :) -
These were really good. I had a harder time turning them than I expected - ingredients kept falling out - but we just ended up having a really good sandwich to eat with a fork! -
These were so awesome! I like to serve most grilled sandwiches with Thousand Island on the side for dipping and it went particularly well with this sandwich, IMHO. Dugan INHALED this sandwich then ate mine. I had to make another.
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