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Hot Slaw, Bacon and Cheese Sandwich for #Recipe Swap

Perfect for a party; this is an easy and tasty sandwich.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories
Author Creative Culinary

Ingredients

  • ½ lb bacon
  • 1 head of cabbage - I've used a half head each of regular and red cabbage
  • 1 medium sweet onion
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 ounces of sliced sharp cheddar but I would also use a white cheddar or Swiss cheese for this too

Instructions

  • Brown bacon in large skillet and remove it to paper towels once crisp; leaving the bacon dripping in the skillet.
  • Put shredded cabbage, sliced onion and balsamic vinegar into same skilled with bacon drippings and cook over low heat til wilted and caramelized; approximately 20-25 minutes. Add minced garlic and cooked bacon to skillet and cook all together for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat over to 300 degrees.
  • Slice French bread in half. Pile the mixture on the bottom half.
  • Add slices of cheese over top of bread and place 2nd piece of bread on top.
  • Wrap completely in aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is melted. Slice and serve.