Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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A guacamole grilled cheese sandwich has been on my to try list for a while now and since I was making the bacon guacamole on the weekend I figured I would just pick up double the ingredients and make both. The basic idea behind this grilled cheese is quite simple and it started out with just adding guacamole to a grilled cheese but with the success of combining salty bacon-y magnificence with cool and creamy guacamole I could not resist adding a few slices of bacon to the sandwich. I also had some leftover corn tortilla chips from dipping on the weekend so I decided to crumble a few of them and add them to the sandwich for texture.

Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Like all grilled cheese sandwiches this one is pretty easy to make though you want to try to remember to pull the guacamole out of the fridge early so that it can come up to room temperature before adding it to the sandwich. Having all of the ingredients of the sandwich at room temperature is going to help ensure that the cheese melts into ooey gooey goodness so pull the cheese and butter out of the fridge at the same time as the guacamole. The only real problem with this guacamole grilled cheese sandwich is that it can be a bit messy to eat but I was not really thinking about that as I wolfed mine down. This sandwich is certainly one amazing way to enjoy any leftover guacamole and it is even worth making a fresh batch of guacamole just to make some grilled cheese!

Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A buttery and toasty grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with cool and creamy guacamole, crispy bacon and melted jack and cheddar cheese. The crunchy crumbled tortilla chips in this grilled cheese pay tribute to the classic combination of tortilla chips and guacamole dip.


Servings: makes 1 sandwich

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 2 slices sour dough bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup jack and cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons guacamole, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon tortilla chips, crumbled (optional)
Directions
  1. Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  2. 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 guacamole, bacon, tortilla chips, the remaining cheese and finally top with the remaining slice of bread with the buttered side up.
  3. Grill over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.

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67 comments:

Jess @ Sugar High said...

Just when I didn't think you could top bacon guacamole...WOW! This would be my ultimate comfort food

Michelle a.k.a. Farmchick said...

Heaven in a sandwich.

Donna said...

Seriously! You make the best grilled cheese sandwiches!

Michelle said...

That looks super yummy!

Pauline A said...

That looks so delicious I started salivating right away, lol. I must make this, and soon!

Jennifer and Jaclyn @ sketch-free vegan said...

Oh how I wish I wasn't allergic to wheat and dairy!! Our next challenge is to make an allergen-free version of this. I think we can do it! I promise it's gonna be insaaane.

Athena Ortiz said...

I love your dedication to the Grilled Cheese!! I am enjoying all your variations on the standard sandwich we all know and love!

The Duo Dishes said...

You captured the perfect mess that ooey gooey grilled cheese can be.

Kacey said...

This is like a dream come true!

NotesFromAbroad said...

And I don't even eat bacon !!!
I am making this this week, to hell with my non-bacon eating beliefs !
I actually had a chicken/quacamole/tomato sandwich tonight but yours looks 100 times better.
besitos. C

Cowgirlie said...

Oh my goodness, this looks/sounds heavenly! Thank you!

Cowgirlie said...

Oh my goodness this looks/sounds heavenly!

Charlette Finley said...

OMG I almost went through my laptop screen to get to that wonderful sammy! It will be on my kitchen table this weekend. TFS

dreamday said...

not fair to post such a thing..this looks and sounds incredible! i promised myself i'd make one tomorrow for lunch :)

beti said...

sorry but I think I will gain weight just by looking at your latest posts, everything looks cheesy, delicious and perfect I might break my diet and make this sandwich

Pam said...

You are the king of grilled cheese sandwiches. This looks amazing Kevin!

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

Wow, this sandwich is just fabulous! Your grilled cheese are always so droolworthy.

Cheers,

Rosa

Tasha said...

This looks sooo tasty!

Tora said...

gargle!

Unbelievable. I'm droooooling, looks unreal. YUM

Joanne said...

I would expect nothing less with the leftover bacon guac! I'm not sure that I'd have leftovers, though...

daphne said...

look at that oozing cheese!!! creamy, crisp indulgence!!Nicely done!

Shelbyrlff said...

That picture is the ultimate in food porn. Thank you.

OhMyGoodNest said...

THAT is over the top & I LOVE it!

Amanda said...

Wow! Bacon AND guacamole together on an already perfect sandwich?! You're a genius! Our food lovers would LOVE to hear about this on our community page! Check it out! http://bit.ly/yI0sZU

Jennifer @ Jennifer Cooks said...

Kevin...you just never cease to amaze me. I can't help but pin just about everything on your blog...including this grilled cheese masterpiece! Bacon and Guac...my fav!

Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga said...

This looks so good...so many ways to use avocado that are beyond just guacamole, aren't there. Yum on this!

Thanks for stopping by and saying hi earlier!

Cooksploratrice said...

That's such a naughty recipe compared to your healthier fare of late. I LOVE it though! I will try it tonight.
www.cooksploratrice.com

Cher649 said...

If I could afford you ..or convince you .... I would hire you to cook here everyday ....:o)

Meg @ Sweet Twist said...

I am in Oakville, seriously when can I come for lunch!!
Awesome!!

Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie said...

Holy mother of god I want that.

Joquena said...

I'm a vegetarian... so I'm using soy bacon... but I can't believe I actually have everything on hand to make that! I'm so having this for lunch, and I'm hungry so lunch must be now haha!

angela@spinachtiger said...

I just can't think of a single person who wouldn't want to chomp into this. I would have to run ten miles first, but what a sandwich to come to.

Brian Bedell said...

Melty, Creamy, Bacony! Delicious! What a great idea. This is coming from a former chef to let you know. OUTTA THE PARK! This will be a late night snack for sure! thanks!

Brian

Panna Days, Guinness Nights

vanillasugarblog said...

kevin!! man.
you kill me.
grilled cheese truck, i'm telling you!

kwee said...

Holy moly! Best grilled cheese I have ever had. Saw the post, started to salivate, had to make it pronto. Mine was not as pretty as yours but it was definitely delicious. :)Thanks

overstressedhighschooler said...

This was delicious! Thank you for sharing :) I love cooking... Probably my favorite passtime :D

Lynnette said...

Made this tonight! Yummy! Used Applewood turkey bacon and four cheese mexican cheese instead..husband ate two!

Plateful said...

This looks absolutely delish! I make grilled sandwiches all the time, but your bacon guacamole looks heavenly!

Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker said...

Yum! Yum! And YUUUUMMM! Are you kidding me with this?! Heaven!!!

Brooke said...

I just stumbled upon your blog. I just have to say...Kudos. You have some wonderful ideas and recipes.

@nickalee76 said...

I made this tonight. It was, in a word, delightful.

Leslie said...

I tried this last night. It was delicious and EASY--great combination.

Eden said...

Just wanted you to know that your sandwich was mentioned on my local radio station, in Little Rock, this morning. I love your blog, so I just wanted you to know.

sumika said...

that... that looks AAaaaAAMazinG!!!!

trianglemovietalk said...

Man, this looks good. Might seem like an odd thing to say, but the toast looks awesome.

Kelli said...

If I could only ever eat one grilled cheese sandwich for the rest of my life, it would be this one. Have I died and gone to sandwich heaven?

Monrix said...

OMG i just saw this and I ran to the supermarket to get the ingredients…i'm making it later sounds amazing

Kirsty said...

YUM!!!

marthameetslucy said...

I really wish I was staying in tonight so I could make this. I guess I'll just have to save it for my inevitable post Super Bowl hangover.

ruby p. said...

i just found your site!
definitely going down your list for my meals to come :)

Chris said...

I think this might be your best grilled cheese yet, Kevin, and that is saying a lot.

Union Street Eats said...

Drooooooool...

Fantastic photos, too!

marcus said...

I agree this is one i know my family will go crazy for !

Honey said...

Thanks for an amazing recipe Kevin. I made a few swaps (minus the bacon and tortilla chips) and it turned out fabulous. I posted it on my site and gave you credit. :)

Anna @ hiddenponies said...

WOW. Just found this through Pinterest and now I have to spend my evening seeing what other delicious recipes you have to tempt me! Amazing!

Alison (Fueling for Fitness) said...

Can you please open up a grilled cheese sandwich shop in Toronto? I would visit it all the time ;)

Phoebe and Cara, the Quarter-Life Cooks said...

Even though it seems decadent, there's really no better foil for melted cheese than avocado--I agree. But adding bacon?! Damn! Can't wait to try.

Stu_Can_Sam said...

This is a great variant of the Grilled Cheese... My first post and I love the your site. Keep the tastey things coming!!!

Julie E said...

This sandwich sounds freakin' amazing! It's going on my to make list this week. I'm now hooked and following your blog now. Stopped by from That's What We Said.

Maria said...

Bacon and guacamole on a grilled cheese. GENIUS! My life is now complete.

Patsy said...

Oh, my goodness! I am now following your blog. Patsy

Anonymous said...

Just wanted to point out that, in your written instructions, you forgot to put the bacon on the sandwich.

I'm going to have to try this and picky husband can have one with just cheese and bacon. :-)

Anonymous said...

I love pesto grilled cheese but I never thought about guacamole. I will really have to try this!

zasa42 said...

How about adding a tomato in there too!

Kevin said...

zasa42: There is already some tomato in the guacamole but adding some big fat juicy slices of tomato to the sandwich would also be good!

Red lips, Black hair said...

Why oh WHY did I look?? I'm vegetarian and this shouldn't look so appetizing to me! *Whimpers*

Jessica said...

This looks amazing. I'm going to save this recipe to make. Do you know how many calories are in a half? I figured I will eat only half the sandwich.