Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTarrant's Cafe DowntownDeluxe Grilled Cheese Recipe

Deluxe Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

swiss and american cheese, tomato, bacon, ham & her dressing on texas toast

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Ingredients

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Bread

Cheese

Meat

Vegetables

Dressing

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Bacon

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

  2. 2

    Assemble Sandwich

    Spread herb dressing on one side of each slice of Texas toast. On the non-dressing side, layer one slice of Swiss cheese, one slice of American cheese, tomato slices, bacon, ham, and then top with another slice of Swiss cheese and American cheese. Place another slice of Texas toast on top, dressing side facing in.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Grill Sandwich

    In the same skillet used for the bacon, add butter and heat over medium heat. Once melted, place the assembled sandwich in the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

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