Description
Craving something bold and comforting? This BLT Grilled Cheese Sandwich delivers melty cheddar, crisp bacon, juicy tomato, and fresh lettuce between golden, buttery bread. It’s the ultimate blend of two iconic sandwiches—BLT and grilled cheese—in one irresistible bite. Perfect as a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or anytime snack idea, this is one of those easy recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again. Great for both adults and kids, it’s packed with flavor and texture in every mouthful.
Ingredients
4 slices thick-cut bread
4 slices cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon
1 medium tomato, sliced and blotted dry
1 cup fresh lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or softened butter
Optional pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon until crispy, either in a skillet over medium heat or baked in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
2. Spread mayonnaise or softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
3. Flip the bread and place a slice of cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of two slices.
4. Add 3 slices of bacon, a few tomato slices, and lettuce on top of the cheese. Season tomatoes lightly if desired.
5. Place the remaining cheese slices over the fillings and close the sandwich with the other bread slices, buttered side out.
6. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Grill each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
7. Let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use room temperature mayo or butter to spread more evenly across the bread.
Blot tomatoes dry to avoid sogginess.
Grill over medium-low heat for the perfect melty center without burning the bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BLT Grilled Cheese, easy dinner, quick sandwich, bacon grilled cheese, food ideas