Bleu Cheese Bacon Jam Grilled (Print Version)
Grilled bread layered with bacon jam, bleu cheese, and gruyere melts into a savory, golden sandwich.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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2 slices sandwich bread
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
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1 tablespoon bacon jam
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1/4 cup bleu cheese crumbles
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2 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese
→ Optional Bacon Jam
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1 package bacon, cooked and cooled
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5 pitted dates
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
# Steps:
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Heat a skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
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Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
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Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Evenly spread bacon jam over the bread.
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Distribute bleu cheese crumbles and shredded Gruyere cheese over the bacon jam layer.
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Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
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Cook for 5–7 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook an additional 5–7 minutes until both sides are crisp and cheese is melted.
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Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Serve warm.
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In a food processor, combine cooked bacon, pitted dates, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Blend until mixture reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Store bacon jam in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 2–4 weeks.
# Notes:
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Allow the grilled sandwich to rest for 2 minutes before slicing to prevent the cheeses from oozing out.