Berry and Bacon Grilled Cheese

May 12, 2023All Recipes

Who can resist a grilled cheese sandwich with smoked Cheddar and bacon, and topped with thick slices of sweet Ontario berries?

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Grilling Time: 6 minutes

Makes 4 half sandwiches

4 slices multi-grain bread

1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) vegetable oil

1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Smoked Cheddar or Old Cheddar (about 4 oz/125 g)

4 slices cooked bacon

1 cup (250 mL) thickly sliced Ontario Strawberries

1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic glaze

Freshly ground black pepper

Brush one side of each slice of bread with oil; place oiled side down on work surface. Sprinkle 2 of the bread slices with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the cheese each; top with bacon, strawberries, balsamic glaze, pepper to taste and remaining cheese. Top with remaining slices of bread, oiled side up.

Place on grill over medium heat; close lid and grill for 3 minutes per side or until toasted. Cut in half.

Tips: Use an oval loaf of multi-grain bread with slices that are just under 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick and about 7-inches (18 cm) long.

Grill indoors on a grill pan, over medium heat.

Instead of bacon, use 4 slices of cooked Ontario Peameal Bacon.

Nutritional Information:

1 Serving (half a sandwich):

PROTEIN: 13 grams

FAT: 16 grams

CARBOHYDRATE: 25 grams

CALORIES: 305

FIBRE: 3 grams

SODIUM: 430 mg

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