Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese

Name: Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slice Sourdough, sliced; 140 g Cheddar, grated; 4 tbsp Bacon jam; 2 tbsp Butter, softened

Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese · ready in 20 min · 2 servings · 689 kcal per serving · easy · 4 ingredients

A diner classic dressed up with sharp cheddar, tangy sourdough, and glossy bacon jam for a crisp, buttery melt with sticky sweet depth.

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 689
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

4 sliceSourdough, sliced
140 gCheddar, grated
4 tbspBacon jam
2 tbspButter, softened

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, spatula, knife, grater, cutting board, plate

Instructions

Gather Ingredients
Gather sourdough, cheddar, bacon jam, and butter, then set out a skillet, spatula, knife, grater, and cutting board. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the work surface.
Prepare Fillings
Grate the cheddar, soften the butter, and spread bacon jam on 2 sourdough slices so the filling reaches close to the edges. · 3 min
What to look for: Cheddar is fluffy, butter is spreadable, and jam is even.
Build Sandwiches
Layer cheddar over the bacon jam, close with the remaining sourdough slices, and butter the outside faces evenly. · 2 min
What to look for: Each sandwich is closed with butter covering the outer bread.
Heat Skillet
Heat a heavy skillet over medium low heat until the butter sizzles gently on contact without browning too quickly. · 2 min
What to look for: A small smear of butter melts and foams slowly.
Grill First Side
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bottom bread is deep golden and the cheddar begins to soften. · 4 min
What to look for: The lower crust is golden and crisp at the edges.
Flip And Melt
Flip the sandwiches with a spatula and cook the second side until crisp, golden, and the cheddar is fully melted. · 4 min
What to look for: Both sides are browned and cheese is visibly melted at the seam.
Rest And Slice
Rest the sandwiches on a board for 1 minute, then slice each one in half so the melted cheddar settles slightly. · 1 min
What to look for: Cheese stays molten but does not run out immediately.
Serve Hot
Serve the grilled cheese hot while the sourdough is crisp and the bacon jam is sticky, sweet, and warm. · 1 min
What to look for: Sandwich halves are crisp, glossy at the filling, and steaming lightly.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	689
Protein	27 g
Carbohydrates	54 g
of which sugars	9 g
Fat	40 g
of which saturated	22 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	1146 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended
Warm in a covered skillet over low heat, then uncover briefly to crisp the bread.

Ingredient substitutions

Sourdough

Sourdough boule: Slice to a similar thickness for even browning.

Cheddar

Sharp white cheddar: Use a block and grate it for the smoothest melt.

Bacon jam

Bacon jam with less sugar: The sandwich will taste less sweet but still keeps the smoky bacon character.

Butter

Mayonnaise: Spread thinly on the outside for a crisp browned crust.