Name: Shari's Cafe and Pies Tomato, Bacon & Four-Cheese Melt Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices sliced sourdough bread; 6 slices bacon; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 cup fontina cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 2 medium ripe tomatoes; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 to taste fresh basil leaves; 1 to taste salt; 1 to taste black pepper

Influenced by lager styles from Japan, Germany and the American prohibition. This light bodied, golden lager is our original brew, and a national award winning beer in 2023. It has a malt forward backbone that is accentuated by a crisp, dry finish.

Bossman Lager

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Cook the Bacon

Slice the tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Prepare the Tomatoes

Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella, cheddar, fontina, and parmesan cheeses, followed by bacon and tomato slices. Add fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes.

Assemble the Sandwiches

Heat the skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches buttered-side down in the skillet. Grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Grill the Sandwiches

Once golden and crispy, remove from skillet, cut in half, and serve warm.

Serve

sliced sourdough bread

bacon

mozzarella cheese

cheddar cheese

fontina cheese

parmesan cheese

ripe tomatoes

butter

fresh basil leaves

salt

black pepper