Crispy Bacon Grilled Cheese Honey (Printable)

Golden sourdough, melty cheese, crispy bacon, and spicy-sweet honey create flavorful comfort and crunch.

# Components:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
04 - 2 slices mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

05 - 4 slices thick-cut bacon

→ Hot Honey

06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Sriracha or preferred type)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

# Method:

01 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well mixed. Set aside.
02 - Place bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat and cook until golden and crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
03 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
04 - Arrange two slices of bread, buttered sides down, on a clean surface. Layer with cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and crispy bacon. Cover with remaining bread, buttered sides facing up.
05 - Heat skillet or grill pan over medium-low. Add sandwiches and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is browned and cheese has melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from pan, slice each in half, and finish with a generous drizzle of hot honey.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses a handful of simple ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Ready in about twenty five minutes from start to finish
  • Layers of sharp cheddar and melty mozzarella create the ultimate cheese pull
  • Hot honey provides a sweet spicy finish that takes grilled cheese to another level
02 -
  • Loaded with protein and satisfying fat for lasting fullness
  • Perfectly balances sweet spicy salty and creamy flavors
  • Customizable for vegetarians or cheese lovers
03 -
  • Butter all the way to the edge of the bread for the crispiest crust
  • Go low and slow when toasting so the cheese fully melts before the bread gets too dark
  • Let the bacon cook slowly to render out as much fat as possible for ultra crispiness
  • Double the batch of hot honey and keep it on hand for pizza chicken or even roasted veggies
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