Sriracha Candied Bacon Grilled Cheese
Sriracha candied bacon, sandwiched between melty cheese and buttery, toasted bread, yes please! This grilled cheese recipe is sure to be a new favorite!
Ingredients
- 12 slices thick cut bacon
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups bacon cheddar cheese, grated
- 8 slices sweet hawaiian bread
- 8 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the bacon in a plastic ziplock bag, add the sriracha and toss to coat.
- Add the brown sugar to the bag and toss to coat.
- Remove the bacon from the bag and lay the bacon strips across a wire rack on top of a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Place in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, begin preparing the sandwiches.
- Spread 1 tbsp of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Flip the bread over and place ¼ cup of cheese on half of the slices.
- Place 3 slices of bacon on top of the cheese.
- Place ¼ cup of cheese on top of the bacon on each slice of bread.
- Sandwich the other 4 slices of bread over the cheese.
- Place each sandwich in a hot skillet over medium heat and grill for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 1138kcal (57%)Carbohydrates 56g (19%)Protein 33g (66%)Fat 86g (132%)Saturated Fat 41g (205%)Cholesterol 191mg (64%)Sodium 1738mg (72%)Potassium 417mg (12%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 30g (33%)Vitamin A 1315mg (26%)Vitamin C 4.9mg (6%)Calcium 520mg (52%)Iron 3mg (17%)
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