Ingredients:
Bacon Ham Grilled Cheese with Brown Sugar Mustard Sauce
- 4 slices whole grain sandwich bread or sourdough
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 6 oz thin sliced ham
- 4 oz Gouda cheese, sliced
- 6 bacon slices, cooked
- Brown Sugar Mustard Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Crispy Fried Chicken
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups beer or water
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
Preparation:
Bacon Ham Grilled Cheese with Brown Sugar Mustard Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup to create the Brown Sugar Mustard Sauce. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread the outsides of the bread slices with softened butter. Layer with ham slices and Gouda cheese, then top with cooked bacon. Spread approximately 1 Tablespoon of the Brown Sugar Mustard Sauce over the bacon and cover with another bread slice. Cook the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and toasty. Serve immediately!
Crispy Fried Chicken
In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, garlic salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/3 cups flour, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, egg yolks, and beer. Adjust the consistency with more beer if the batter is too thick. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Moisten each chicken piece with water, coat in the dry mix, shake off excess, dip in the wet mix, and coat in the dry mix again. Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Enjoy this ultimate comfort food combo!
