Crispy Bacon Cheddar Sandwich (Printable)

A golden sourdough sandwich with smoky bacon and melted sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for a quick satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread and Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Meats

03 - 4 slices bacon

→ Spreads

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Optionals

05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for extra crispiness)
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain on paper towels.
02 - Butter one side of each sourdough slice; optionally spread mayonnaise on the opposite side for added crispness.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a flat surface. Layer cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, a pinch of black pepper, and additional cheese if desired. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted, pressing gently with a spatula for extra crunch.
05 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest for 1 minute, slice, and serve immediately.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • The bacon stays crispy while the cheese gets impossibly creamy, creating this perfect contrast in every bite.
  • It takes barely 20 minutes from hunger to plate, which means you can have lunch ready before your coffee gets cold.
  • Sharp cheddar and sourdough together taste more sophisticated than the simplicity of the sandwich suggests.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable—crank it up and your bread will char before the cheese melts, leaving you with a crispy shell and cold cheese inside.
  • Tearing the bacon into pieces instead of laying slices whole makes every bite contain bacon, not just the few lucky sections.
03 -
  • Softening your butter before you start means it spreads evenly without tearing the bread, which sounds small but changes the whole cooking experience.
  • Pressing the sandwich gently as it cooks is the secret that separates a melted sandwich from a crispy golden one with perfect structure.
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