# What You'll Need:
→ Bacon Jam
01 - 8 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
08 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Grilled Cheese
10 - 8 slices sourdough or country bread
11 - 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
12 - 4 oz Gruyère cheese, sliced
13 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
# How to Make It:
01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving 1 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
02 - Add diced onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until caramelized, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
03 - Return bacon to the pan. Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread a generous layer of bacon jam on four slices. Top each with sliced cheddar and Gruyère cheeses. Cover with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
05 - Evenly butter the outsides of each sandwich on both sides.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Allow sandwiches to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing and serving.
