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Grilled Cheese with Tomatoes and Bacon

By Judy KimPublished: Aug 5, 2016
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Grilled Cheese with Tomatoes and Bacon Recipe
Judy Kim
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
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Spread mayo on the bread for a gloriously golden-brown crust.

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Ingredients

  • 2

    large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4" thick

  • Sea salt (such as Maldon)

  • 12 oz.

    bacon

  • 8

    slices Pullman bread, cut 1/2" thick

  • 1/2 cup

    mayonnaise

  • 1/2 lb.

    sliced Gruyère cheese

  • 1/2 lb.

    sliced provolone

Directions

    1. Step 1Season tomatoes with sea salt and set aside.
    2. Step 2In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, place bacon in an even layer and cook until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
    3. Step 3Spread each piece of bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Reduce heat to medium. Place bread in cast iron skillet mayonnaise-side down. Top with layers of gruyère on one half of the bread and provolone on other side. Place sliced tomatoes and bacon on one side of the bread and cover skillet.
    4. Step 4When cheese has begun to melt, top the tomatoes and bacon with another bread slice, mayonnaise-side up. Flip occasionally until both sides are golden brown. Serve immediately.
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