Crispy Bacon Cheddar Sandwich

# Needed ingredients:

→ Bread and Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread

02 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Meats

03 - 4 slices bacon

→ Spreads

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Optionals

05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for extra crispiness)

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to make it:

01 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

02 - Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Optionally, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side for added crunch.

03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer with cheddar cheese, bacon, a pinch of black pepper, and additional cheese if desired. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

04 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese melts, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Press gently with a spatula to enhance crispness.

05 - Remove the sandwiches from the pan, allow them to rest for 1 minute, slice, and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

Ready in twenty minutes but tastes like you fussed over it all afternoon.
The contrast of crispy, buttery bread against creamy cheddar and smoky bacon is honestly addictive.
It's fancy enough for a solo treat but casual enough to make when friends drop by unexpectedly.

02 -

Medium-low heat is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way with charred outsides and cold centers.
Softening the butter first makes spreading it without tearing the bread the difference between a frustrating morning and a smooth one.

03 -

Have your ingredients ready before you start—once that pan is hot, everything moves quickly.
The gentle press with the spatula while cooking isn't about flattening the sandwich; it's about encouraging the cheese to meld and the bread to make contact with the pan for even browning.