Grilled Bacon-Cheddar Bread

Grilled Bacon-Cheddar Bread

With lots of melted cheese and crumbled bacon, these super-quick open-face sandwiches won't hang around long. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pretty finish.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

20

Minutes

Makes

8

servings

1
loaf (1 lb) french bread
3
tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2
cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
4
slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired
  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut loaf of bread into 1-inch-thick slices. Lightly spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Place slices, butter side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle cheese, bacon and parsley evenly on bread slices.
  2. Place bread slices, butter side down, directly on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes or until bottom of bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Makes 8 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Tip
Want to make this ahead so you are not rushed at the end? Prepare and place on the cookie sheet; cover and refrigerate until it's time to grill.
To make this recipe even easier, use purchased cooked bacon.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 300
    • (Calories from Fat 140),
  • Total Fat 15g
    • (Saturated Fat 8g,
    • Trans Fat 1g),
  • Cholesterol 40mg;
  • Sodium 590mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 29g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 0g),
  • Protein 12g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 1 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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