BLT Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

• Cheddar cheese

  3 slice (1 oz) or 84g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  2 tbsp or 28g

• Bacon

  Raw, cured pork

  2 strip or 24g

• Whole-wheat bread

  Commercially prepared

  2 slice or 56g

• Tomatoes

  Red, ripe, raw, year round average

  2 slice, medium or 40g

• Lettuce

  Romaine or cos, raw

  1 leaf outer or 28g

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
2. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
3. Butter the outsides of bread slices. Layer 2 slices of cheese, cooked bacon, tomato, lettuce, and 1 more slice of cheese between the bread slices.
4. Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwich and grill, using a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan to press down, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.