Ciao Chow Linda

Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Author: Ciao Chow Linda via Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients

• 1 tomato, thinly sliced

• kosher salt and black pepper

• 4 slices sourdough bread

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded Havarti cheese

• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives

• 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature

• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

• 2-4 tablespoons everything bagel spice (recipe below)

• 2-4 slices cooked crispy bacon

• 1-2 tablespoons butter or olive oil to cook the sandwiches

Instructions

1. Arrange the tomatoes on a cutting board and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Let sit 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

3. In a bowl, combine the cheddar, Havarti, basil, thyme, and chives.

4. Brush the outside of each slice of bread with butter.

5. Sprinkle the parmesan and everything spice over both buttered sides of the bread, pressing the spice mix gently into the bread to adhere.

6. On the inside of half of the slices of bread, evenly layer half of the cheese mix, the tomatoes, bacon, and the remaining cheese. Add the top piece of bread.

7. Heat 1-2 tablespoons butter or olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.

8. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden on each side, about 3-5 minutes per side.

9. Everything Spice: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons toasted white or black sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 2 teaspoons dried onion., 2 teaspoons dried garlic, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Keep stored in a cool, dry place.