Copycat Panera's 'Grown-Up' Grilled Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices smoked applewood bacon
• 4 thick slices white bread
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/2 ounces sliced Gruyere
• 2 slices fontina
• 2 slices sharp white cheddar
• 6 slices Roma tomato

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.

3. 3

   Butter each slice of bread on one side.

4. 4

   Place a pan over medium heat. Place 2 slices of bread butter side-down into the pan.

5. 5

   Top each bread slice with one slice each of Gruyere, fontina, and cheddar.

6. 6

   Add 2 slices of bacon to each sandwich, followed by 3 slices of tomato.

7. 7

   Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up. Cook the sandwiches until the bottom is golden brown, for about 2-3 minutes.

8. 8

   Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted, another 2-3 minutes.

9. 9

   Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.