Ingredients

  • 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices double-smoked bacon
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 (1-inch-thick) slices Pullman or other good-quality white sandwich bread
  • 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, cut into 8 slices
  • 2 green tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ounce baby arugula
  • Whole grain Dijon mustard (optional)

Method

  • Place the bacon in a large cast-iron griddle or saute pan over medium heat and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Clean the griddle and return to medium heat.
  • Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place 4 of the slices, buttered side down, on a cutting board or other clean flat surface.
  • Top each slice of bread with 2 slices cheddar, 2 slices goat cheese, 2 slices tomato, and 2 slices bacon and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side up.
  • Cook the sandwiches on the griddle until golden brown on both sides and the cheddar cheese has melted, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the griddle.
  • Open each sandwich and stuff some arugula into each one.
  • Serve the sandwiches with mustard on the side, if desired, for dipping.