Grilled Wisconsin Blue Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches
Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 8-10 Min.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 8-10 Min.
What you need:
* 1/2 c. (about 3 oz.) Wisconsin Blue cheese, crumbled
* 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
* 1 scallion, thinly sliced
* 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
* 8 (1/2 in. thick) slices hearty onion artisan bread
* 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
* 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
* 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
* 1 scallion, thinly sliced
* 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
* 8 (1/2 in. thick) slices hearty onion artisan bread
* 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
* 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
What to do:
1. In a small bowl, combine Blue cheese, cream cheese, scallions and pepper; mix well. Butter 1 side of each slice of bread. Spread the Blue Cheese mixture on the non-buttered side of 4 slices of bread. Cut bacon slices in half; place 2 halves on top of each Blue-Cheese-topped slice. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered side out.
2. Place sandwiches on an electric griddle heated to 275ºF, or in a preheated skillet over medium heat. Cook 4 to 5 min. per side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
2. Place sandwiches on an electric griddle heated to 275ºF, or in a preheated skillet over medium heat. Cook 4 to 5 min. per side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.