Bacon Butternut Squash Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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A cozy sandwich recipe that is comforting and simple
A cozy sandwich recipe that is comforting and simple
Ingredients
Sandwich:
- 4 slices of Villaggio® Classico Italian Style Thick Slice White Bread
- 6 slices Thick Cut Bacon
- 1/2 medium Butternut Squash
- 1 tbsp (30g) Butter
- 1 tbsp (30mL) Olive Oil
- 1 Clove of Garlic, minced
- 4 slices Gouda Cheese
- 1 cup (250g) Baby Kale
Dijon Aioli:
- 1/2 Cup (125 ml) Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (30 ml) Dijon Mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp (6 ml) Lemon Juice
- 1 Clove of Garlic, grated
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/4 cup (65g) Sunflower Seeds, toasted
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat over to 350° (176°C)
- Over medium-high heat, panfry Bacon, until crispy, reserving the bacon fat in the pan
- Drain bacon on a paper towel to remove excess grease
- Slice butternut squash with skin on, then, over medium-high heat, brown in the bacon pan, for about 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked
- Give the pan a quick wipe, then, melt the Butter, add in Olive Oil and Garlic and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes
- Top 2 of the slices of bread with 2 slices of gouda, 3 slices of bacon, evenly divided cooked squash slices, 1/2 cup of baby kale, and a sprinkle of toasted sunflower seeds
- Spread the remaining 2 slices with the Dijon aioli
- Place onto the pan Aioli side down and grill for about 5-10 minutes
- Turn and place into a preheated oven for 15 minutes