Crispy Bacon Cheddar Sandwich (Printable)

Golden sourdough layered with smoky bacon and sharp cheddar, crisped to perfection for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Bread and Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Meats

03 - 4 slices bacon

→ Spreads

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optionals

05 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional, for extra crispiness)
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Optionally, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the opposite side for added crunch.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean work surface. Layer with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, and additional cheese if desired. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Press gently with a spatula to enhance crispiness.
05 - Remove sandwiches from the pan, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy, buttery bread and melting cheese is genuinely hard to resist.
  • Smoky bacon elevates this from basic to something you'll crave on regular weekday afternoons.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes infinitely better.
02 -
  • Temperature control is everything—medium-low heat is not a suggestion, and rushing with high heat will leave you with burnt bread and cold cheese every single time.
  • Softened butter spreads thin and evenly in a way cold butter never will, and that difference between a sandwich that browns beautifully and one that ends up greasy is genuinely shocking.
03 -
  • Slice your cheese fresh or grate it yourself; pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that interfere with how smoothly it melts, and you'll notice the difference.
  • If your stove runs hot, trust your eyes over the timer—every stove is different, and that golden-brown moment is what matters, not the exact number of minutes.
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