Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese with Crispy Bacon

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 6 oz cheddar cheese
• 1 medium tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder(optional)
• 1/8 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (8 minutes): Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6–8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel and crumble. Slice the tomato thinly. Chop basil. Grate or slice cheddar.

2. 2

   Assemble: Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered sides, layer cheddar, tomato slices, basil, crumbled bacon, and more cheddar. Sprinkle garlic powder (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Cook (10 minutes): Heat the skillet over medium-low. Place sandwiches in the skillet (butter-side down) and cook 4–5 minutes until golden and the cheese begins to melt. Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted. Rest 1 minute, slice, and serve.