Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBristol Bar & Grille DowntownBacon Grilled Cheese Recipe

Bacon Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Gouda and Fontina cheeses, Woodford Reserve infused onions on grilled white bread.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Onion Mixture

Method

Prepare the Onion Mixture

  1. 1

    Sauté the Onions

    In a medium pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced medium onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Bourbon

    Pour in 2 tablespoons of Woodford Reserve Bourbon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the onions are caramelized. Set aside.

Cook the Bacon

  1. 3

    Fry the Bacon

    In the same pan, add the 4 slices of bacon and fry over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On 2 slices of white bread, layer 2 ounces of Gouda cheese, 2 ounces of Fontina cheese, the sautéed bourbon onions, and 2 slices of crispy bacon.

  2. 5

    Top and Butter

    Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the filled sandwiches. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the outside of each sandwich.

Grill the Sandwich

  1. 6

    Heat the Pan

    In the same pan you used for the bacon, heat it over medium heat. Add the buttered sandwiches.

  2. 7

    Grill Until Golden

    Grill the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the cheese has melted. You can press down gently with a spatula for even grilling.

Serve

  1. 8

    Slice and Enjoy

    Once grilled, remove the sandwiches from the pan, slice them in half, and serve warm.

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