Ditch the basic burger for this garlic-rubbed masterpiece featuring a rich, homemade bacon jam simmered to perfection. It’s the ultimate combination of crunch, melt, and savory-sweet flavors that will make your Elite Griddle the star of the backyard.
Bacon Jam Garlic Patty Melt
Bacon Jam Garlic Patty Melt
The Backyard Palate
2 sandwiches
20 minutes
15 minutes
American
Sandwich
When you need a pick-me-up sandwich that hits all the right notes—savory, sweet, cheesy, and downright unforgettable—this Bacon Jam Garlic Patty Melt is it. Fire up the ELITE Griddle, let that cheese melt just right, and prepare for a sandwich you’ll crave over and over again.

Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb diced bacon
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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- 4 slices of hearty bread (like sourdough or Texas toast)
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1–2 Tbsp butter (for toasting)
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Directions
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In a cast-iron skillet on your HALO Elite Griddle, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the remaining grease until soft and fragrant.
Stir in the honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and cooked bacon.
Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened and caramelized. Set aside.
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Preheat your griddle to medium heat.
Lightly butter one side of each bread slice. Rub the other side lightly with a garlic clove for extra flavor.
Place bread butter-side-down on the griddle. Add a generous layer of shredded Colby Jack cheese and a heaping spoonful of bacon jam.
Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side-up.
Grill until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted—about 3–4 minutes per side.
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