Bacon Weave Grilled Cheese

Name: Bacon Weave Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Strips thick-cut bacon; 6 slices Slices aged cheddar or cheese of choice; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 0.5 tsp Cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp Neutral oil

Full bacon weave inside a triple-cheese grilled cheese.

Developed and tested by The Neon Griddle test kitchenPublished August 1, 2026Last reviewed August 10, 2026Corrections

Prep: 15m
Cook: 25m
Serves: 6
Level: Easy

Ingredients

6servings

Strips thick-cut bacon1 lb
Slices aged cheddar or cheese of choice6 slices
Kosher salt1 tsp
Cracked black pepper½ tsp
Neutral oil2 tbsp

Instructions

1
Weave the bacon
Weave the bacon into two distinct, tight square lattices.
2
Bake through
Apply heat (microwave in 30-second increments after 3 minutes, or bake) until the weaves are rigid but retain enough moisture to avoid burning on the stove.
3
Arrange & plate
Place the cheese between the bacon weaves in a skillet; cover with a lid and cook on medium-low until the cheese achieves a molten state.

Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories: 532
Fat: 43g
Carbs: 2g
Protein: 33g

Nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredients using standard reference values (USDA FoodData Central). 3 of 5 matched ingredients use verified FoodData Central entries (dictionary snapshot 2026-09-11). Brand, portion, and preparation differences can change the result. Frying fat is counted at the share typically absorbed, and brines drained before cooking are excluded. These figures are an estimate for general interest, not medical or dietary advice.

Equipment

Cast iron skillet

Cast iron stores enough heat to keep searing when cold food hits it, which is what produces the crust.

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