The Remember When Grilled Sandwich

All you need:

• A splash of Olive Oil
• A 250g packet of Bacon
• 200g Klein Rivier Gruber
• 200g Mature Cheddar
• 250g Mozzarella
• 190g Smoked Cheddar
• 250g Salted Butter
• A fresh loaf of Stone Ground White Bread
• A small handful of chopped Garlic Chives
• 1tsp Paprika
• Your Pastry Brush
• Tin Foil
• Braai Grid

How to:

• Heat the Olive Oil in a frying pan over low to medium heat
• Add the Bacon, fry till crisp and golden brown
• Once fat is rendered off drain on a sheet of kitchen towel
• When Bacon is cooled down, use a large knife to cut into small chunks
• Grate the cheeses and set aside separately
• In same pan as the rendered fat, melt the butter and stir to combine
• Slice eight handsome slices of the Stone Ground Bread
• Tear four sheets of foil large enough to be able to close around each sandwich
• Place two slices of bread on each
• Spread the butter bacon mix on both sides of the bread using your pastry brush
• Layer each slice of bread with two of the cheeses and sprinkle with chives
• Season the sandwiches with salt, a grrrts of pepper and two shakes of Paprika
• Wrap and seal each sandwich in its foil covering
• Braai over medium coals for 10 minutes, turn often to help the cheese to melt
• Check on the cheese, if need be put back on the fire for a runny cheese melt
• Unwrap when done, braai 10 minutes over coals for smoky flavour and until golden brown
• Serve with a glass of her choice. Kaalvoet? Kleinboet? Bloos? Your choice.

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