Description
Ultimate BBQ Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Grilled Cheese combines smoky BBQ flavors, crispy bacon, and creamy mac and cheese between perfectly golden, buttery bread slices for the ultimate comfort food fusion.
Ingredients
8 slices of bread
1 cup of macaroni
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of BBQ sauce
8 slices of bacon
1/4 cup of butter
Instructions
1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and BBQ sauce.
4. Lay out 4 slices of bread and divide the mac ‘n’ cheese mixture evenly among them. Top each with another slice of bread to create sandwiches.
5. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious BBQ Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Grilled Cheese!
Notes
For best results, use day-old bread for better texture
Allow mac and cheese to cool slightly before assembling to prevent sogginess
Press gently with spatula while grilling for even cooking
Let sandwich rest 2-3 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg