
Grown-up Grilled Cheese Recipe
american, swiss, havarti, parmesan, bacon, marinara, toasted homestyle bread, waffle fries
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Ingredients
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Cheese Blend
Bacon
Bread
Marinara Sauce
Waffle Fries
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese
Grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside. Stack the American, Swiss, and Havarti cheese slices for easy assembly.
- 3
Prepare Waffle Fries
Prepare the waffle fries according to the package instructions, either baking or frying until golden and crispy.
Grilling the Sandwich
- 4
Assemble the Sandwich
On two slices of homestyle bread, layer the American cheese, Swiss cheese, Havarti cheese, and crispy bacon. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
- 5
Grill the Sandwich
In a large skillet or griddle, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once melted, place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 6
Serve with Marinara
Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches in half and serve with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Plate the waffle fries alongside the sandwiches.





