Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp bacon fat
- 2 tbsp fig jam
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, sliced
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Put parchment paper on baking sheet and place bacon on it. Roast for 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Set aside and save bacon fat.
- Heat a large skillet or panini press over medium-high heat. Spread outside of each slice of bread with cooled bacon fat. (You can also use butter) Spread the inside of each slice of bread with fig jam and some chopped thyme. Top one slice with 1/2 cup cheese (or more), 2-3 apple slices and 2 slices of bacon. Add other slice of bread with buttered side up. Repeat with second sandwich.
- Place the sandwiches into the press or use something heavy on a skillet to press down and cook on both sides until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
