Love & Best Dishes: Roasted Pepper, Caramelized Onion, and Bacon Grilled Cheese Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese slices

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned peppers

Zucchini adds nutrition, while canned peppers are often less expensive.

Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, paprika, and hot sauce in a bowl.

Butter both sides of the deli bread.

Layer Havarti and American cheese on one slice of bread.

Add two pieces of cooked bacon on top of the cheese.

Add caramelized onions and roasted red bell pepper on top of the bacon.

Top with another slice of Havarti and American cheese.

Close the sandwich and butter the outside.

Cook in a skillet until browned on both sides and the cheese is melted, about a couple of minutes on each side.

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