Crispy Bacon Cheddar Sandwich (Printable)

Crunchy sourdough layered with smoky bacon and melted sharp cheddar cheese.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches a crisp texture. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
02 - Butter one side of each sourdough bread slice. Optionally, apply a thin layer of mayonnaise to the opposite side for added crunch.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer with sharp cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, a pinch of black pepper, and additional cheese if desired. Cover with remaining bread slices buttered side up.
04 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. Press gently with a spatula to enhance crispiness.
05 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 20 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time on it.
  • The contrast of crispy bread, melted cheese, and chewy bacon hits every texture craving at once.
  • It transforms bacon from a side dish into the star of the show, finally.
02 -
  • Sourdough holds moisture differently than regular bread—watch the heat or the bottom will cook before the cheese melts.
  • Bacon that looks done in the pan isn't actually crispy yet; those last 30 seconds after draining on paper towels is when it hardens up for real.
03 -
  • Keep your butter softened on the counter instead of cold from the fridge—it spreads without tearing the bread and distributes heat more evenly.
  • Medium-low heat is better than medium-high; crispy crust and melted cheese are about patience, not aggression.
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