Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCharlie’s Eatery & PubGrilled Cheese Tomato & Bacon Recipe

Grilled Cheese Tomato & Bacon Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

American cheese, applewood smoked bacon, fresh tomato on grilled bread

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Ingredients

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Bread

Cheese

Tomato

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood smoked bacon until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 2

    Slice the Tomato

    While the bacon is cooking, slice the large fresh tomato into thin slices.

Assembly and Cooking

  1. 3

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

  2. 4

    Build the Sandwich

    Place two slices of sourdough bread butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat. Layer with two slices of American cheese, followed by the crispy bacon, and then the tomato slices. Top with the remaining two slices of American cheese and the other slices of sourdough bread, butter-side up.

  3. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or side.

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