Triple Cheese Bacon Explosion Sandwich
Triple Cheese Bacon Explosion Sandwich a hearty bacon-wrapped beef log with three cheeses and caramelized onions, perfect for a show-stopping lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Bacon Explosion Base
- 16 –20 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Triple Cheese Blend
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 sturdy sandwich rolls brioche or ciabatta
- 4 slices provolone cheese optional
- 4 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 large onion caramelized
- Fresh lettuce and tomato slices optional
Instructions
- Lay bacon slices vertically and horizontally to make a lattice. Season lightly and set aside.
- Mix ground beef with spices, flatten into a rectangle, spread cream cheese, and sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella.
- Place beef rectangle on bacon lattice and roll tightly. Secure edges if needed.
- Bake or grill at 375°F for 45–55 minutes until 160°F inside. Rest 10 minutes.
- Caramelize onions and toast sandwich rolls. Slice bacon roll into thick rounds.
- Assemble sandwiches with barbecue sauce, bacon explosion slices, provolone, onions, lettuce, and tomato.