# Fruity Bacon Sandwiches This Jam-Infused Bacon Grill Cheese is Savory and Sweet By M | Published 2014-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-cheese References: [hungrygirlporvida](http://www.hungrygirlporvida.com/blog/2014/03/25/grilled-goat-cheese-bacon-jam-breakfast-sandwich/) & [hungrygirlporvida](http://www.hungrygirlporvida.com) If you're looking for a way to kick your regular grill cheese up a notch, this grilled bacon, jam and goat cheese sandwich is an adventurous way to do so. With a mix of savory, creamy and sweet, this grilled cheese is for the decadent sandwich eater. This vamped-up version of grill cheese ingeniously combines slices of bread with [creamy goat cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-chipotle-goat-cheese), a berry jam of choice, super [crispy bacon slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-menu) and a fried egg. Once everything is layered up between the two pieces of bread, grill it up in a pan melt the goat cheese and toast the bread. The combination of the goat cheese and the berry jam creates a sweet cheesecake-like taste. Add the bacon, and you've got the right amount of creamy cheese and crisp crunch in every bite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:** The trend of elevated grilled cheese sandwiches with unique and unexpected ingredients allows for opportunities to create new, upscale sandwich shops and menus. - **Sweet Meat Combinations:** The trend of combining sweet jams or fruit with savory meats like bacon in dishes creates opportunities for innovative menu items across various culinary industries. - **Elevated Breakfast Sandwiches:** Creating unique and adventurous breakfast sandwich combinations like this jam-infused bacon and goat cheese grilled cheese could be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the breakfast and brunch industry. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry could leverage the trend of elevated grilled cheese sandwiches to create new, upscale dining experiences for consumers. - **Food & Beverage:** The trend of sweet meat combinations opens up opportunities for innovative menu items and product development in the food and beverage industry. - **Fast Food:** Elevated breakfast sandwich options like this jam-infused bacon and goat cheese grilled cheese could provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for fast food chains to cater to the growing demand for unique and trendy breakfast options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meat-Infused Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese.md) - [Upcycled Bacon Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tbj-gourmet-bacon-jam.md) - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md) - [Flavorful Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese.md) - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md) - [Spiced Jam-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooyah-hot-bacon-jam-burger.md) - [Tex-Mex Bacon QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-grilled-cheese-menu.md) - [Gourmet Grilled Cheese Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-eric-greenspan.md) - [Salad-Inspired Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-grilled-cheese.md)