Best Grilled Cheese Sammy Evah!

Name: Best Grilled Cheese Sammy Evah!
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 slices bread, thickly sliced; 1 cup pimento cheese; 4 (1-ounce) slices swiss cheese; 4 to 6 strips cooked bacon; 4 (1-ounce) slices cheddar cheese; 2 to 3 tablespoons fruit jam; 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons butter

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Best Grilled Cheese Sammy Evah!

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The Strategy:

An absolute signature approach in flavor layering. The sweet, bright notes of fruit jam act as the perfect counterbalance to the rich, smoky layers of bacon, swiss, cheddar, and our signature pimento cheese, resulting in a gourmet melt that redefines the standard.

Makes: 2 yummy sandwiches | Total Time: 30 minutes till it’s ready

Ingredients

4 slices bread, thickly sliced
1 cup pimento cheese
4 (1-ounce) slices swiss cheese
4 to 6 strips cooked bacon
4 (1-ounce) slices cheddar cheese
2 to 3 tablespoons fruit jam
2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons butter

Overhead prep shot of thick artisan bread, pimento cheese spread, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, dark red fruit jam, mayonnaise, and butter on marble

Instructions

Lay the bread slices on your work surface. Spread each slice with pimento cheese. Top two slices with swiss cheese first then bacon and cheddar. Dollop jam on the other two slices. Close the sandwiches.
Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the sandwich.
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it melts and is foamy.
Place the sandwiches into the melted butter. Let cook for 30 seconds then flip and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the underside is golden-brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the sandwich once more to cook the second side to golden, about 2 minutes more.
Turn off the heat. Check to see if your cheese is melted enough. If not, cover the sandwiches with foil for a minute or two before serving.
Transfer the sandwiches to your work surface and cut in half. (You can cut them in fourths if you are sharing.)

Extreme close-up action shot pressing a silver spatula down on a sizzling, thick grilled cheese sandwich oozing with melted cheese and red jam in a cast-iron skillet

Thing to Note:

Any fruit jam will do for this recipe. We want just a hint of sweetness to compliment all that savory cheese. You can substitute with chutney or honey. If you are missing jam but have a few extra berries laying around in your fridge, simply place them in a pot with a bit of sugar and cook them down over medium heat to make your own.

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The Heart of the Table

This sandwich is an event all on its own. It’s the sort of wildly decadent lunch you make on a slow, rainy Saturday when you have absolutely nowhere else to be. Every single bite delivers a perfectly orchestrated balance of sweet, smoky, and overwhelmingly savory elements, making it an unforgettable culinary experience right at your own kitchen island.

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THE PRESENTATION: Slice this masterpiece diagonally with a very sharp, serrated knife to ensure a clean cut through the thick layers of bacon and cheese. Plate it immediately while the cheese is aggressively oozing over the edges, and serve alongside a small, chilled palate-cleansing salad to cut the richness.
THE POUR: A crisp, heavily iced glass of sparkling apple cider or a bright, highly acidic Pinot Noir to effortlessly cut through the deep, smoky fat of the bacon and the sharpness of the cheddar.
THE VIBE: Deeply indulgent, unapologetically decadent, and wonderfully impressive. This is a five-star culinary experience disguised as a humble diner classic.

Chef’s Recommendations

The Soup This Goes Into: Roasted Garlic & Tomato Basil Soup
The Chips on the Plate: Spiced-Up Potato Chips
The Green Relief: Roasted-Veggie Winter Salad with Meyer Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
The Celebratory Glass: Lemon Sugar Rush Drop

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Best Grilled Cheese Sammy Evah!

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