Cheesy Toast Sandwiches

Cheesy Toast Sandwiches

with bacon & spicy mayo

I am a firm believer that bacon and cheese make the world go round. Nothing is tastier than melted cheese and fatty pork mixed together and then topped with spicy mayo to create the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. It is the ultimate gift that just keeps on giving in the sandwich department.

The great thing about grilled cheese sandwiches are that they can be as easy as you want or as sophisticated as your palette demands, considering it is two slices of white bread with a load of melted cheese crammed in between each slice.

They are one of those things that are less of a recipe and more of a formula ensuring that each bite is full of gooey cheese and perfectly toasted bread. There is nothing wrong with the basic cheese, bread and soup version, but with it being National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day yesterday, I thought, why not jazz it up a little and see what cheesy concoction I could create that was not only delicious, but somewhat simple to make.

To say my Cheesy Toast Sandwich with Bacon and Spicy Mayo is good is a total understatement. This sandwich was awesome (I completely surprised myself). I am so happy I came across the bacon weave video because it allowed each bite of sandwich to have the perfect ratio of bacon and cheese, which is essential. Mayo usually is not my go to condiment for a grilled cheese, but since I felt the sandwich needed a little heat, I decided to add the spicy mayo instead of ketchup and boy am I glad I did. This is definitely one of my new favorite sandwiches that I know I am going to be eating for my next midnight snack.

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. On a tray lined with tin foil, create your bacon weave and cook until lightly crispy. View a great video here for directions.
2. Prep the sandwiches as the bacon cooks. On another baking tray lined with parchment paper, lay the four slices of bread about 2 inches apart. On two of the slices of bread place 1/2 a cup of cheese on each and then brush some Canola oil on the remaining two slices. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl make the spicy mayo by mixing 1 cup of Real Mayonnaise with 1/4 cup creamy siracha. Add a little more if you prefer it extra spicy (I usually keep a jar of this in the refrigerator for the week so this makes a lot). Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill.
4. When the bacon is cooked, remove from the oven. I usually allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. Once it has cooled, with a spatula lay each bacon weave on top of the slices of bread with the cheese. Place the tray in the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread toasts.
5. Remove from the oven. Add some arugula to the top of the bacon. Smear about a tablespoon the spicy mayo on each of the toasted slices of bread. Place them on top of the arugula to finish the sandwiches.
6. Serve warm!