Our grown-up grilled cheese is comfort food at it’s best. This recipe takes the humble sandwich to new heights and makes a great on the go lunch or dinner. Hey, it's great for breakfast too!
- 4 Slices Favorite bread I like multigrain
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar or slices
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella or slices
- 1 Medium Tomato 1/4" slices
- 1 Whole Green onion sliced
- 4 Slices Bacon
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
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Use cooked bacon or microwave the bacon. Place a couple of paper towels on a microwave safe plate (or paper plate, my choice), lay bacon slices on paper towels in single layer. top with a couple more paper towels and heat for 4-6 minutes.
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Preheat pan over medium-low heat.
Slice tomato. Place slices on a paper towel and sprinkle with a little kosher salt.
Slice green onion into 1/4" slices, white and green parts.
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Spread a layer of mayonnaise on two slices of bread. Lay the mayonnaise side of bread in a hot pan (medium-low heat). Build your sandwich in the pan, be careful of the hot sides of the pan, or even better use a griddle.
Sprinkle with your shredded cheeses and sliced green onion. Cut tomato slices in half if needed to fit bread, layer sandwich with tomato slices and finally with cooked bacon.
Spread another slice of bread with a layer of mayonnaise and place on top of the sandwich, mayonnaise side up.
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Grill for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Putting a lid on the pan will help the cheese to melt faster. Flip and grill for a few more minutes.
Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board, cut in half or quarters.
Shredded cheese melts faster than slices.
See post for ingredient substitutions, additions and how to make the grilled cheese portable and on the go lunch or dinner.