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By Rebecca Turner
April 2024

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese, about 4 ounces total
  • 8 slices thick cut Applewood smoked bacon, cooked (optional) 16 tomato slices
  • 4 ounces arugula
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese, about 4 ounces total
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese, about 4 ounces total
A grilled cheese sandwich on a plate, however this grilled cheese holds a surprise of bacon, tomato, arugula, and three different cheeses.

Directions

Place one slice of cheddar onto a piece of bread. Top with bacon (optional), tomato, and arugula. Add remaining cheese. Place a piece of bread on top. Butter the top slice of bread.

Warm a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Place butter side down. Butter slice of bread facing up.

Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. (You can put a heavy skillet on top to help press it down for the cheese to melt faster.)

Carefully flip the sandwich, and cook for 2-4 minutes on the second side. 

Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and repeat until all sandwiches are cooked.

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