Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Bacon Jam
Three Cheeses, House-Made Bacon Jam, One Very Good Sandwich
Jones Dry Aged Bacon slow-cooked with maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon into a rich, spreadable jam, then layered with brie, sharp cheddar, and American cheese between two buttered, golden-griddled slices of bread. The jam yields more than four sandwiches need, which means operators can batch it ahead and use it across the menu on burgers, more grilled cheese, or as a standalone condiment.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups onion, diced
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 slices bread
- butter
- 4 slices American cheese
- 6 ounces brie cheese, sliced
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Directions
In large heavy pot or dutch oven, cook bacon until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towel lined plate.
Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from pot. Add onion and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in water, maple syrup, vinegar, brown sugar and dijon mustard. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Add cooked bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1-2 hours. If it gets too thick, add more water, a little at a time.
Transfer mixture to food processor. Pulse a few times to break it down into a spreadable consistency.
For the sandwiches butter one side of bread slices. Place one slice of cheddar cheese on unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread. Spread some bacon jam on top of cheese. Divide brie between sandwiches, followed by one slice of American cheese. Place remaining bread on top of cheese, buttered side out.
Heat griddle over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese has melted.
NOTE: This will make more bacon jam than you will need for these sandwiches. Save remainder to top hamburgers or more grilled cheese sandwiches.
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