Heartland "Pepper Harvest" Cracked Wheat Grilled Cheese

This recipe for Heartland 'Pepper Harvest' Cracked Wheat Grilled Cheese was submitted by Nancy Williams of Wichita, Kansas.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened
8 slices cracked wheat bread
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 slices provolone cheese
8 ounces thinly sliced peppered roast beef or pastrami
12 slices cooked bacon, sprinkled with coarse ground pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered sides of four slices of bread, layer one slice of Monterey Jack and one slice of provolone cheese. Place roast beef and bacon over cheeses, and top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side out.
2. Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches, in batches, if necessary, for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and the cheeses are melted. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of the American Dairy Association.