Cheddar Bacon Treat

This cheddar bacon sandwich is built different. Sharp cheddar gets whipped with sour cream, a squeeze of lemon, Worcestershire sauce, and warm paprika until it turns fluffy and spreadable. Fold in crispy crumbled bacon and you have got a savory spread that puts plain cheese slices to shame.

Slather it thick on buttered bread, pile on crisp lettuce and ripe tomato slices, and press it all together. It is a no-cook sandwich that eats like a meal, ready in about 10 minutes.

Pro Tips

• Cook the bacon until it snaps when you bend it. Chewy bacon will not crumble properly and throws off the texture of the spread.
• Use the sharpest cheddar you can find. Mild cheddar disappears behind the sour cream and Worcestershire.
• Let the cheddar come to room temperature before beating so it whips up smooth.
• This bacon cheese spread keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, so make extra for quick lunches.

Variations

• Swap cheddar for smoked gouda for a deeper, smokier bacon cheese sandwich.
• Add a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the bread before spreading for a sharp kick.
• Use thick sourdough or a toasted English muffin instead of regular sliced bread.