Bacon and Cheddar Brioche Grilled Cheese
with Tomato Shallot Jam
Crispy smoked applewood bacon pairs well with just about anything, but especially this white cheddar grilled cheese with homemade tomato shallot jam. A dollop of chive mayo adds another layer of flavour that takes this sandwich to the next level!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
100 g
Bacon Strips
2 unit(s)
Brioche Bun
(Contains: Wheat, Egg May contain traces of: Soy)
1 unit(s)
Shallot
1 cup
White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard May contain traces of: Soy, Crustaceans, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat)
7 g
Chives
2 unit(s)
Tomato
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Oil*
1 tbsp
Butter*
1 tsp
Sugar*
0.06 tsp
Salt*
0.06 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Peel, then finely chop shallot.
- Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Roughly chop chives.
- Flatten each bun using a rolling pin or the palm of your hand.
- Arrange bacon strips in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast bacon in the middle of the oven until crispy and cooked through, 10-12 min.**
- Transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate. When cool, cut bacon into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2-3 min.
- Add tomatoes, vinegar, 2 tbsp water and 1 tsp sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and jam thickens, 4-5 min. (TIP: Use a fork to help break down tomatoes!). Stir in half the chives.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer tomato shallot jam to a small bowl, then carefully wipe the pan clean.
- Combine mayo and remaining chives in another small bowl.
- Spread chive mayo over top buns.
- Spread tomato shallot jam over bottom buns, then sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon, then close with top buns.
- Press down firmly on assembled sandwiches.
- Heat the same pan (from step 2) over medium. When hot, add 1 tbsp butter and swirl to melt.
- Add sandwiches and press down on each, using a spatula. Place another large, heavy-bottomed pan over top of sandwiches to cover. Cook until golden brown and cheese has melted, 3-4 min per side.
- Halve sandwiches, then divide between plates.
