Bacon Asparagus And Cheese Sandwiches Food

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES WITH BACON

Steps:

• Put 2 slices of bread on a cutting board or work surface. Top each with 1 slice of the Cheddar, 2 slices of bacon, a slice of Monterey Jack cheese, the remaining slice of Cheddar and another slice of bread; press down lightly.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until the bread toasts and the cheese is slightly melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn with a spatula and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Cook until the second side is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more, adjusting the heat as needed to keep the bread from burning before the cheese melts.?

PULL-APART BACON GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel?lined plate to drain, then crumble into small pieces.
• Split the whole pack of attached dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the top and bottom halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush with all but 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and broil until toasted, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove the top bread piece from the baking sheet. Flip the bottom piece and continue to broil until toasted on the other side, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove from the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Turn the bottom bread piece cut-side up and sprinkle with the bacon. Top with the chopped tomato, then shingle the provolone and muenster on top, alternating the two. Cover with the top bread piece, then brush the roll tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Bake until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes.

BACON & CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and mustard; spread over four bread slices. Layer with cheeses, tomato, onion and bacon. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches., On a griddle, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.

BACON, EGG & AVOCADO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Pour off drippings., In same skillet, break eggs, one at a time, into pan; immediately reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken. Remove from heat; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. , Spread Miracle Whip over two slices of toast. Top with bacon, eggs, tomato, avocado and, if desired, cheese and onion. Spread butter over remaining toast; place over top.

ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Set aside., Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon and chives; spread 1 tablespoonful on each slice of bread. Top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly; place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

BACON 'N' EGG SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread sour cream over 4 bread slices; top with green onions, cheese, eggs, bacon and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Toast sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.

FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Discard grease.
• Melt butter in the same skillet.
• Cook and stir asparagus and shallot with salt and black pepper in melted butter and bacon. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer asparagus mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

MAKE-AHEAD BACON AND CHEESE BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or grease with butter.
• Add the bacon to a cold medium skillet heat over medium heat. Cook, flipping occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until puffed and set, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Place the English muffins cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with some butter if using. Bake until slightly toasty, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, use a large round biscuit cutter (about 3 3/4 inches in diameter) or the rim of a drinking glass to cut out 6 rounds. (For ways to use the leftover egg scraps, see Cook's Note.) Using an offset spatula or a butter knife, remove each egg round from the pan and place on bottom half of an English muffin. Top each with a slice of bacon, one slice of Cheddar and the other muffin half. Wrap each sandwich individually with aluminum foil, put in a resealable plastic bag and freeze up to 1 month or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
• To reheat, unwrap a sandwich and place on a paper towel on a microwave-safe dish. Microwave 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and eggs are warmed through. Alternatively, thaw a foil-wrapped frozen sandwich overnight in the refrigerator, then bake in a 425-degree F oven until warmed through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

ASPARAGUS, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLA

Steps:

• 1. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 to10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and discard all the pan drippings.
• 2. Add 1 teaspoon butter and the shallots and cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the asparagus to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the asparagus are bright green and tender; about 2 minutes. Set aside.
• 3. Spread a thin layer of cheese over a tortilla and scatter a quarter of the herbs on top. Place the tortilla cheese-side up in the skillet. Scatter a quarter of the bacon and asparagus on the lower half of the tortilla, then fold the tortilla over and press lightly. Cook until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes on each side. If the pan gets dry, add butter, as needed. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.

ASPARAGUS, BACON AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion and asparagus; sauté until vegetables are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
• Preheat broiler.
• Off heat, coat same skillet with cooking spray. Arrange break slices tightly in bottom of skillet.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over bread and allow milk mixture to soak in entirely (like when you make French toast). Sprinkle bread with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
• Place skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook, shaking pan frequently to promote even cooking, until almost cooked through on the top, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Place skillet under broiler to set eggs, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from broiler; top with bacon-vegetable mixture, cheddar cheese and remaining tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Place skillet under broiler again until cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Slice into 6 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.
• NOTES:.
• If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, cover the handle with aluminum foil before broiling.

ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOM, AND BACON OMELET WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Steam the asparagus just until tender-crisp (3-5 minutes); drain.
• Sauté mushrooms & garlic in reserved bacon grease until cooked and moisture has evaporated (about 2 minutes).
• In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until completely blended.
• Coat an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until just hot enough to sizzle when a drop of water is added; pour in the egg mixture.
• With an inverted pancake turner, lift the edges as the mixture begins to set to allow the uncooked portion to flow underneath.
• When the top is set, fill one half of the omelet with the asparagus, mushrooms, bacon, and cheese.
• With the pancake turner, fold the omelet in half over the filling.
• Slide onto a plate, and serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon; set aside.
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500°F. Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and turn asparagus to coat well. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes. Arrange asparagus in single layer on platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese, then bacon. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature.)

GRILLED CHEESE AND BACON SANDWICH

Steps:

• butter both sides of the bread.
• Place on cheese slice and 2 bacon slices in between 2 slices of bread.
• Toast on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!

BACON, ASPARAGUS, AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to upper position, and set oven to broil. You may also use a toaster oven to cook the sandwiches if you don't want to broil them in the oven.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
• Place a few spears of asparagus on a slice of bread. Top with 2 slices crisp bacon then a slice of cheese.
• Toast under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp.
• Transfer to paper towels and drain.
• Crumble and set aside.
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500 degrees.
• Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet.
• Drizzle with 2 T. oil and turn to coat well.
• Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes.
• Arrange asparagus in single layer on platter.
• Sprinkle with goat cheese, then bacon.
• Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 t. oil.
• Sprinkle grated lemon peel over.
• If not serving right away, cover and serve at room temp later.

BACON GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 3 tablespoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over brie; add bacon. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS, CANADIAN BACON, AND CHEESE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in upper shelf of oven and preheat broiler.
• Whisk eggs, 3 tablespoons of cheese, milk, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and bacon and saute until asparagus is tender but still slightly crisp, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in egg mixture and stir gently to distribute. Cover and cook until eggs begin to set and bottom lightly browns, about 9 minutes.
• Uncover pan, sprinkle frittata with remaining tablespoon of cheese, and broil until eggs are set and lightly browned on top, about 1 minute. Remove from broiler and let sit for 5 minutes. Slip frittata out of pan onto a cutting board, slice into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature with herb salad.

BACON, ASPARAGUS, AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to upper position, and set oven to broil. You may also use a toaster oven to cook the sandwiches if you don't want to broil them in the oven.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
• Place a few spears of asparagus on a slice of bread. Top with 2 slices crisp bacon then a slice of cheese.
• Toast under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

CHEESE AND BACON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 to 10 minutes. Place bacon on grill. Close grill. Grill 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Removed bacon from grill; drain on paper towels. Cut bacon slices crosswise in half.
• Carefully scrape most of drippings from grill into drip tray, using rubber scraper. Place onion on grill. Close grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes or until tender.
• To make sandwiches, layer bacon, onion and cheese between bread slices. Place sandwiches on grill. Close grill. Grill 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

CHEESE, BACON & ASPARAGUS PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Lay the bacon on a baking tray in a single layer and grill for 8-10 mins until starting to crisp at the edges. Leave to cool. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
• Meanwhile, unroll the pastry sheet and cut into six squares. Pile a small mound of the cheese in the centre of each square, reserving some of the cheese for scattering over later. Trim the woodier ends of the asparagus spears so each one is about 10cm long. Place four spears diagonally across each mound of cheese. Chop the bacon into small pieces and sprinkle over.
• Working with one pastry square at a time, fold the two corners not covered by the asparagus into the centre and pinch the ends together gently to seal. Repeat with the remaining squares, then scatter over the reserved cheese. Can now be frozen for up to three months.
• Transfer the puffs to a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 20-25 mins (or 35 mins from frozen), or until golden brown. Leave to cool on the tray for a few minutes before serving.