In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month, I’m posting a different grilled cheese sandwich every single day through the month of April. You’re welcome.
Oh my god I’m full. My hair is full. My eyelashes are full.
It’s probably best to share this one with a friend – one whom you love VERY, VERY MUCH – because it’s quite rich. Don’t get me wrong, it’s magically delicious, but it’s really heavy.
Expect an explosion of flavors – spicy, sweet, salty, tangy, with a tiny bit of char on the tips of the bacon.
I originally planned to use cheddar rather than provolone, and it was a good thing I didn’t. There’s SO much flavor in the other ingredients. An assertive cheese might’ve been too much.
The brown sugar and Dijon melts a bit into the cheese, creating a delightfully sticky, messy sauce.
I’m only sharing this sandwich with you because I love you.
For general grilled cheese tips, visit the inaugural grilled cheese sandwich post.
Continue reading for the Candied Dijon Bacon Grilled Cheese with Pickled Jalapeno recipe
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 slices potato bread
- 2 slices pickled jalapeno, chopped
- 2 slices provolone
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and top with a wire cooling rack.
- Combine the mustard and brown sugar, and mix well. Lay the bacon on the rack and paint on the mustard mixture with a pastry brush.
- Roast the bacon for 18 minutes. Allow the bacon to cool and drain for a few minutes on the rack.
- Top each slice of bread with provolone.
- Add the chopped jalapeno and bacon, close it up, and butter the outsides of the bread.
- Griddle on medium heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
My mom makes her bacon like this. We devour it. I haven’t finished scrolling yet, but I thought I would share my boys’ favorite grilled cheese…My youngest likes Chiabatta with brie, pear and honey, and he also likes white bread with nutella and cheddar. My oldest likes chiabatta with pizza toppings. We will be trying several of yours. Thank you for sharing them
Your kids have fantastic taste in sammiches. I’ve got a couple similar grilled cheeses coming. Stay tuned!
This sounds so deliciously decadent and I love that there’s jalapenos in it.
The photos of the sandwich are really enticing. This sandwich would be a delightful addition for a barbecue. It is nice that you shared the recipe. Please do the same in your entire up coming grilled sandwich posts.
I may like this one better than the cinnamon and sugar grilled cheese!
This is a great recipe! Hope you have a fabulous week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Wow…what a sandwich! Thanks for posting at Scrumptious Sunday. I can’t wait to read the next one!
What a GREAT grilled cheese! Huge fan of sweet and spicy and CHEESE!