• 4 slices country-style bread (I buy a fresh loaf from Whole Foods and they slice it for me)
• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise for spreading on the inside of the sandwich
• butter is optional for spreading on the outside of the panini (for my husband but not me)
• sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (you can use any cheese you like)
• 4 bacon slices, cooked
• tomato slices (the tomatoes were very juicy so I seeded them as I did not want the sandwiches to be soggy)
• lettuce (optional)
• fresh basil, chopped would be good (or mix a little basil with the mayonnaise)

Preheat a panini press, or a grill pan or even a skillet.   You can always broil these sandwiches in your oven or use a toaster oven – use whatever you have.  I just happen to like the outcome when I use my Panini maker.   Spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread; sprinkle one slice with grated cheese, then top with 2 bacon slices, and a sliced tomato. Add a leaf of lettuce if desired.

Recipe by cooking with aunt juju