Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Oven-Dried Tomato Sandwich

“Take your grilled cheese sandwich to a place it’s never been before with crispy bacon and tangy tomatoes and five—yes, five!—types of cheese.” —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Oven-Dried Tomato SandwichPhoto: Taste of Home
Servings Prep Time
4servings 25minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 25minutes
Ingredients
Portions: servings
Units:
Ingredients
Portions: servings
Units:
Instructions
  1. Spread 3 tablespoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder.
  2. To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced brie and tomatoes. Sprinkle a portion of the cheddar cheese mixture evenly over brie; add fried onion rings. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese mixture and add bacon; top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.