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
Sweet and Savory Combined in One Kabob
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.
