Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese

This Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. Made with Swiss cheese, blackberry jam, fresh jalapeños, and crispy bacon, it’s an unexpectedly delicious combo and a must try for grilled cheese lovers!

When it comes to sandwiches, there are certain combinations that just go together. Like bacon, lettuce & tomato or ham & Swiss on rye. And as delicious as these combinations are, I often find that my favorites are the ones that have an element of surprise.

Case in point: this Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese. It’s an unexpected combination of Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, blackberry jam, and fresh jalapeños on toasted sourdough bread. And it’s absolutely DELICIOUS.

We’re talking mouthwatering, craveable, addictively delicious. The type of sandwich you literally dream about! Why? Because it hits all the right notes! Between the nutty Swiss cheese and the salty bacon and the spicy jalapeños and the sweet blackberry jam, it’s a flavor explosion that’s just waiting to be experienced.

what you’ll need for this recipe

• Bread – Like any traditional grilled cheese, this one is sandwiched between 2 slices of bread. I used sliced sourdough, but you can use any type of bread you like.
• Cheese – Swiss cheese adds a deliciously nutty, slightly sweet flavor to this sandwich. You could also use sliced Provolone, Monterey Jack, Gouda, or Cheddar.
• Bacon – Crispy bacon gives this grilled cheese an extra level of savory goodness and also makes it more hearty and satisfying. Substitute ham or turkey bacon if you prefer.
• Jalapeños – Sliced jalapeños add a spicy kick and extra crunch to this sandwich. For more of a kick, use sliced habaneros!
• Jam – Instead of a more traditional savory spread, I used blackberry jam to add sweetness to this recipe. Any type of jam would be delicious, including strawberry, peach, orange marmalade, or cherry!

how to make blackberry bacon grilled cheese

Assemble the sandwich. Butter one slice of bread and place it, butter side down, in a skillet. Spread with jam, then add the cheese, bacon, and jalapeños. Top it with a second slice of buttered bread, butter side up.

Grill. Heat the skillet to medium and grill 4-5 minutes on each side, until the cheese is fully melted and the bread is golden brown.

storing & reheating

Leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, place grilled cheese on a rimmed baking sheet and heat in the oven at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. You can also reheat it in the air fryer at 400° for 2-4 minutes.