Grilled Cheese with Bacon
A crispy, buttery vegan grilled cheese sandwich layered with smoky plant-based bacon and gooey vegan cheese — comfort food with a bold, flavorful twist.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices of bread sourdough or whole wheat
- 4 slices vegan cheese or ½ cup shredded vegan cheese
- 4 slices vegan bacon
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional but delicious
For Serving:
- Vegan ketchup hot sauce, or tomato soup
Instructions
- Spread vegan butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat.
- Cook vegan bacon until crisp, then set aside.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
- Add vegan cheese, bacon, and a sprinkle of pepper.
- Top with the second bread slice, buttered side up.
- Grill for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Flip and cook the other side until the cheese melts.
- Slice diagonally (because presentation matters) and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin B12: 14%
- Vitamin A: 11%
- Potassium: 13%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use smoked vegan bacon for that perfect “grillhouse” flavor.
- Add sliced avocado or tomato for extra richness.
- Sprinkle a little vegan parmesan before grilling for an irresistible crust.
- Swap bread for ciabatta if you’re feeling fancy.
- Serve with soup or fries — no judgment here.