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bacon ranch cheddar grilled cheese

bacon ranch cheddar grilled cheese
recipe time
30 minutes
recipe difficulty
Easy
recipe servings
4

Bacon Ranch Cheddar Grilled Cheese. The ultimate flavor trifecta, this craveworthy culinary combo will take your grilled cheese to the next level.

ingredients

  • 8 slices Dietz & Watson Pre-Sliced Cheddar Cheese with Roasted Garlic
  • 6-8 pieces of Dietz & Watson Imported Gourmet Bacon
  • 8 slices bread
  • 4 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened
Optional Simple Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup organic spinach or kale
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt + black pepper
Herb Butter
  • 4 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened at room temp.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of sea salt

directions

  1. To make the pesto sauce, add all ingredients into a food processor and process until well blended. If needed, add a bit of water (1 Tbsp), if too thick.
  2. To make the herb butter, mix together all ingredients until smooth and soft.
  3. In a pan on med-high heat, cook up the D&W bacon to desired crispness. After cooking, drain the oil on a paper towel and chop into smaller pieces.
  4. On one side of 4 slices of bread, add a slab of pesto sauce followed by a handful of chopped D&W bacon, spreading evenly until covered. On the other half of each sandwich (on top of the remaining 4 slices), add 2 slices of D&W roasted garlic cheddar cheese.
  5. Place the two pieces of bread together so that the cheese and pesto face each other, pressing them gently together to make a sandwich. Repeat until all sandwiches were made.
  6. On the outsides of the sandwiches, spread some of the herb butter on both sides.
  7. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add two sandwiches (one side down), cooking until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes. Flip sandwich to opposite side and cook from another 3-4 minutes.
  8. Once done, cut in halves (if desired), plate the sandwiches with your favorite side or chips and enjoy.

this recipe is made with

Dietz & Watson Gourmet Bacon Hickory Smoked

imported gourmet bacon
Dietz & Watson Cheddar Cheese with Roasted Garlic

pre-sliced cheddar cheese with roasted garlic

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