Best Grilled Cheese
Liz Gibbs • November 7, 2025
The easiest grilled cheese sandwich filled with ooey gooey cheese and bacon!
Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: Servings:
10 mins 6 mins 16 mins 4
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
Directions
1) Mash together butter and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until evenly blended.
2) Make sandwiches by placing two slices of bacon and one slice of Cheddar cheese on half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
3) Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread some of the butter mixture on the top of each sandwich. Place sandwiches butter side down in the skillet. Spread the remaining butter mixture on the other sides. Cook until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side.
To serve, cut in half diagonally.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
510 Calories
32g Fat
30g Carbs
27g Protein
A new way to make everyone's favorite summertime dish!
Ingredients: Burger Sauce - 1/4 cup mayonnaise - 2 Tbsp. ketchup - 1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish - 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard - 1 tsp. hot sauce Smash Burger Tacos - 1 lb. ground beef - 6 (5") flour tortillas - 2 tsp. store-bought or homemade burger seasoning - Kosher salt - 6 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided - 6 slices American cheese, divided - 18 thin bread-and-butter pickle slices - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce - 3 Tbsp. chopped yellow onion - White sesame seeds, for serving Directions S Burger Sauce Step 1 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and hot sauce until combined. Step 2 - Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover bowl and refrigerate. Smash Burger Tacos Step 1 - Divide beef into 6 portions about 2 1/2 ounces each. Top each tortilla with a portion of beef. Using a fork, flatten beef on top of tortilla into an even layer, leaving a 1/2" border. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon burger seasoning; season with a pinch of salt. Step 2 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil and swirl pan to coat. Arrange 2 tacos beef side down and press into skillet to flatten with a sturdy spatula or burger press. Cook, undisturbed, until beef is browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip tacos, top each with a slice of cheese, and cook until cheese is slightly melty, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining 4 burger tacos. Step 3 - Top each taco with burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, onion, and sesame seeds.
Ingredients Recipe yields 4 servings - Canola or olive oil cooking spray - 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges - 4 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado - 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, divided - 2 cups cornflakes - ¼ cup all-purpose flour - ¼ teaspoon salt - 2 large egg whites, beaten - 1 pound cod, or haddock, cut into 4 portions For the Coleslaw - 1/2 cup mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar - 2 tablespoons maple syrup - 1 teaspoon dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon celery seed - salt and pepper to taste - 16 oz shredded coleslaw mix Directions for cod / fries 1) Position racks in upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Set a wire rack on another large baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. 2) Place potatoes in a colander. Thoroughly rinse with cold water, then pat dry completely with paper towels. Toss the potatoes, oil and 3/4 teaspoon Cajun (or Creole) seasoning in a large bowl. Spread on the baking sheet without the rack. Bake on the lower oven rack, turning every 10 minutes, until tender and golden, 30 to 35 minutes. 3) Meanwhile, coarsely grind cornflakes in a food processor or blender or crush in a sealable plastic bag. Transfer to a shallow dish. Place flour, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon Cajun (or Creole) seasoning and salt in another shallow dish and egg whites in a third shallow dish. Dredge fish in the flour mixture, dip it in egg white and then coat all sides with the ground cornflakes. Place on the prepared wire rack. Coat both sides of the breaded fish with cooking spray. Bake the fish on the upper oven rack until opaque in the center and the breading is golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, to make the coleslaw: 1) Add the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and celery seed to a mixing bowl. 2) Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together until everything is well combined. 3) Drizzle the dressing over the shredded coleslaw mix and toss until everything is well combined at the cabbage is well coated. Tips Easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray.
