Bacon Grilled Cheese Toast (Printer-Friendly Version)
Flaky golden toast with crispy bacon and melted cheddar, ready fast for a satisfying, classic bite.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Bread
01 -
8 slices Texas toast, preferably thick-cut
→ Cheese
02 -
8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, cut from a block
→ Pork
03 -
8 slices thick-cut bacon
→ Condiments
04 -
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, high-quality
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Lay bacon strips in a cold skillet and place over medium heat. Cook slowly, flipping occasionally, until bacon is deeply crisp, about 8 to 12 minutes. Drain cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
02 -
Spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of Texas toast.
03 -
Arrange half of the bread slices, mayonnaise side down, on a clean work surface. Top each with 2 slices of cheddar cheese and 2 crispy bacon strips. Cover with remaining bread, mayonnaise side up.
04 -
Preheat a skillet over low to medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. Adjust heat if bread browns before cheese melts.
05 -
Remove sandwiches from the skillet and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Slice and serve while hot for best texture.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Allow sandwiches to rest briefly after grilling to help melted cheese set and avoid cheese leakage when sliced.
02 -
Store cooled sandwiches wrapped in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat in a skillet for crispness.
03 -
Customize with additional cheese varieties or add-ons like tomato slices or onions if desired.