Crispy Bacon Grilled Cheese Honey (Printable Version)

Cheesy grilled sandwich with crispy bacon and tangy hot honey, perfect for comfort food lovers.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
08 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
02 - In a skillet set over medium heat, cook bacon until uniformly crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.
03 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
04 - Lay two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean work surface. Layer each with cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cooked bacon. Top with remaining bread, buttered side facing up.
05 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-low. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden-brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the pan, slice in half, and generously drizzle with hot honey before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy weeknight indulgence ready fast
  • A perfect balance of savory rich cheese crispy bacon and craveable spicy-sweet honey
  • Great use for leftover bread or breakfast bacon
  • Can be adapted for vegetarian diets or different cheeses
02 -
  • Each bite offers creamy salty cheesy layers with a bold sweet-salty crunch
  • This is a perfect recipe to double for a crowd and it scales up effortlessly
  • Leftovers hold up well and can be reheated for a golden crust again
03 -
  • For restaurant-level golden crust use just a touch more butter on the skillet when flipping
  • Always cook the bacon low and slow to avoid burnt flavor and ensure crunch in every bite
  • Let the grilled sandwiches rest for a minute before slicing so the cheese does not all run out

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