Bacon Jam Sourdough Grilled Cheese

Directions

Bacon Jam Directions:

1. Use large cast iron skillet to cook bacon until crisp. Remove and pat dry with paper towels while keeping approx. 2 tbsp bacon grease in skillet.
2. Reduce heat and add onion to bacon fat. Cook onions for approx. 20 minutes until caramelized.
3. Add garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, pepper, fresh thyme, and chili powder to skillet.
4. Stir in cooked bacon over low heat, bringing mixture to simmer. Cook until liquid is mostly gone, and mixture is jam-like.
5. Allow jam to cool and store.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Directions:

1. Preheat griddle over medium heat and melt butter.
2. Add two slices provolone, gouda, and pre-made bacon jam to one slice of sourdough. Cover with additional slice of sourdough.
3. Reduce heat on griddle and grill sandwiches until golden brown, approx. 3-4 minutes.
4. Cut sandwich in half and serve warm!