BLT Grilled Cheese (BLTGC)

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Health score
18%
BLT Grilled Cheese (BLTGC)
15 min.
1
844kcal

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If you’re craving a comforting, indulgent meal that combines the savory crunch of bacon with the creamy richness of melted cheese, then the BLT Grilled Cheese (BLTGC) is your perfect choice! This crowd-pleasing recipe brings together the best of both worlds: the classic BLT sandwich and the gooey, golden delight of a grilled cheese. In just 15 minutes, you can have a warm, crispy sandwich with layers of flavor that will leave you craving more.

The combination of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, and two types of cheese—cheddar and mozzarella—melting together between slices of sourdough bread creates a mouthwatering experience that will make you smile with every bite. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a snack that’s anything but ordinary, this BLTGC fits the bill perfectly. And with its easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be able to make this delicious treat in no time!

Ready to tantalize your taste buds? Get your ingredients together, heat up the grill, and treat yourself to this ultimate sandwich sensation. The BLT Grilled Cheese is more than just a meal—it’s an experience you’ll want to repeat again and again.

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • tablespoon butter room temperature
  • 0.3 cup lettuce shredded
  • 0.3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • slices dough bread sour
  • slices tomatoes 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • grill

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  2. Drain most of the bacon grease from the pan and fry the tomato slices for about a half a minute on each side. (optional)
  3. Heat a clean pan over medium heat.Butter one side of each slice of bread, sprinkle half of the cheese onto the unbuttered side of one slice of bread followed by the bacon, lettuce, tomato and the remaining cheese and finally top with the remaining slice of bread with the buttered side up.Grill over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories844kcal
Protein15.55%
Fat50.93%
Carbs33.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
254.5
Glycemic Load
52.22
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.560434745706%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.37mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:843.52kcal
42.18%
Fat:47.91g
73.71%
Saturated Fat:22.85g
142.8%
Carbohydrates:70.94g
23.65%
Net Carbohydrates:67.26g
24.46%
Sugar:8.08g
8.98%
Cholesterol:109.51mg
36.5%
Sodium:1516.67mg
65.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.92g
65.85%
Selenium:58.36µg
83.38%
Vitamin B1:1.07mg
71.66%
Vitamin B2:0.81mg
47.38%
Folate:179.07µg
44.77%
Phosphorus:446.18mg
44.62%
Calcium:421.89mg
42.19%
Vitamin B3:8.33mg
41.66%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.54%
Iron:5.58mg
30.98%
Vitamin A:1378.67IU
27.57%
Zinc:3.84mg
25.57%
Vitamin B12:1.18µg
19.69%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.75%
Magnesium:66.95mg
16.74%
Fiber:3.68g
14.72%
Copper:0.26mg
13.09%
Potassium:436.63mg
12.48%
Vitamin K:11.8µg
11.24%
Vitamin C:7.9mg
9.58%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.15%
Vitamin B5:0.91mg
9.08%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.05%