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Gourmet Grilled Cheese Recipe

This gourmet grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect recipe if you’re looking to take classic comfort food to the next level. Every crispy bite has layers of flavor. From the garlic butter to the cheesy center, and a slight tang from the pickle. You’re surely going to want to recreate this sandwich. 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

sandwich-

  • 4 slices white bread
  • 3/4 lb turkey slices
  • 4 bacon slices, halved and cooked
  • 8 tomato slices
  • 6 pickle slices
  • 4 cheese slices
  • 2 Tbsp butter, room temp
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

sauce-

  • 3 Tbsp mayo
  • ½ tsp hot sauce (Sriracha or Hot sauce)
  • tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crispy. 
  • In a small bowl, combine mayo, hot sauce, lemon juice, and sugar, to make sauce.
  • Spread sauce evenly on one side of each slice of bread. 
  • Add cheese to the slices of bread. Add your remaining ingredients, such as bacon, turkey, tomato, and pickles. 
  • Close sandwich.
  • Combine butter with garlic powder. Spread this combination on all the outside slices of bread. This will help give a beautiful crust. 
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet. Add sandwich and lightly press down.
  • Cook on medium-high heat until the cheese is melted, and the face of the sandwich is crispy. 
  • Serve, and enjoy friends. 

Notes

  • This sandwich is best when served immediately.
  • You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
  • Freeze the sandwich before you cook it, and store it for up to a month.