BLT Grilled Cheese
A delicious mashup of two classic sandwiches, combining crispy turkey bacon, fresh tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and gooey cheese, all grilled between buttered bread.
Ingredients
Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 slices slices of bread (white, sourdough, your favorite)
- 2 slices slices cheese (American, cheddar, a melty cheese of your choice)
- 2-4 slices slices turkey bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1/2 cup fresh lettuce, roughly chopped (romaine or iceberg works well)
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- to taste butter for grilling (softened or room temperature)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the turkey bacon: heat a skillet over medium. Fry turkey bacon until deep golden and crispy, 6–10 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Butter the bread: spread butter on one side of each slice. Keep the buttered sides facing out.
- Assemble sandwiches: place two slices, buttered side down. On the unbuttered sides layer a slice of cheese, the crispy turkey bacon, tomato slices, and lettuce. Top with the remaining bread, buttered side up.
- Grill: warm the skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese is melted. Cover the skillet briefly (30–60 seconds) if your cheese needs help melting.
- Finish and serve: remove from heat, let rest 1 minute, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, pat tomato slices and lettuce dry before assembling. This prevents sogginess. Pair with tomato soup or a side salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on stovetop or oven.