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Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese

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"A yummy meal that you and your kids will love! A simple golden brown grilled cheese sandwich with the twist of bacon and tomato. Hope you enjoy!" — MISSY189

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

8 slices bacon
1/4 cup butter, softened
8 slices white bread

8 slices American cheese
8 slices tomato

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Directions

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Lay 4 slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices tomato, bacon, and another slice of cheese. Cover with a slice of bread, butter side out. Fry sandwiches until golden on both sides.

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I took this one step further and stirred a little garlic powder into the butter and spread that on the bread. I also used Sargento deli sliced sharp cheddar cheese. We loved this. My oldest boy actually ate two. Next time, I'll try this with deli sliced ham or turkey. I think that would be good, too.

—Sarah Jo

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Mar 11, 2012

A good mix of ingredients but I think the cheese overpowered the rest of the sandwich.

—Rothgar

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Aug 13, 2010

Simply delicious! I had some leftover bacon that was already cooked so this was a great was to use it up. This was perfect for lunch with some tomato soup - especially since it's such a gloomy, rainy day today....

—Jillian

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Jul 21, 2006

We have grilled cheese (GCs) at least 3 or 4 times a month, and I've added tomato before but never thought about adding bacon. I used some thick sliced bacon that I had baked with brown sugar sprinkled over the top. I spread a little mayonnaise on the bread, added cojack cheese, tomato slices and the salty/sweet bacon, then grilled it with butter. It was almost like a bacon cheeseburger--delicious--thanks for a great idea.

—GRANNYLOOHOO

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Jun 01, 2006

I love these. It may be a kid recipe but it is a quick balanced meal for grownups too. One reviewer commented about thinking they needed twice the bacon and cheese. For an adult I always serve 2 single slices of bread with the cheese tomato and bacon on each slice, made open face under the broiler. No butter is used. The bread gets toasted around the edges but not much on the bottoms (I like this texture) and you get twice the bacon and cheese. The tomato tends to get juicy when cooked so I use a fork. Also, when I do make bacon I cook the whole pound and freeze the extra slices in a freezer bag. (If any survive that long!) They do not stick to each other frozen. Remove as many strips as you need. It's pre-cooked and they reheat and crisp up as you broil. I especially love this sandwich when ripe tomatoes are in season. White American slices are my preferred cheese. Broil until the cheese starts to melt and brown a little, where exposed. The bacon on top will also begin to show blackened high spots.

—JUSTCYN

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May 09, 2007

Thanks for posting this recipe. It inspired me to really expand the "grilled cheese & soup" meal that I fall back on when short on time. Last night we added onion, avacado, turkey, spinach and cilantro.

—hils

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Feb 13, 2008

I made this wonderful sandwich with lite mayo instead of butter. I served it with tomato basil soup and the hubby was in heaven. He said he has never had a grilled cheese sandwich that tasted so good. I also used colby,cheddar and monterey jack cheeses.

—Gospelmusiclady

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Jan 22, 2007

I just made one change when I made these. I used Pepper Jack cheese. I always have to make my husband and sons 2 of these sandwiches. They won't settle for plain grilled cheese again!

—Kathy M.

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Nutrition

Calories
557 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
28.6 g
9%

Cholesterol
104 mg
35%

Fat
38.7 g
60%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
23.8 g
48%

Sodium
1696 mg
68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 557
Calories from Fat: 348

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.7g 60 %
Saturated Fat 21.4g 107 %
Cholesterol 104mg 35 %
Sodium 1696mg 68 %
Potassium 382mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.6g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 23.8g 48 %
Sugars 3.9g
Vitamin A 27 %
Vitamin C 11 %
Calcium 50 %
Iron 24 %
Thiamin 29 %
Niacin 72 %
Vitamin B6 12 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 38 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.