Bacon, Brie, & Me: Rebel’s Most-Loved Bistro Sandwich (Now in Your Kitchen!)

Ever since we opened our Austin Bistro in 2019, the Bacon, Brie & Me has been the crown jewel of our menu. 🥪 Smoky, creamy, sweet, peppery — this sandwich has a following all its own! Customers still write to us years after visiting us, telling us they dream about this sandwich...  💌

And now, you can finally make it at home!

At the bistro, we craft this beauty with our house-made Rebel Bacon, but for this at-home version we’re using MyBacon from MyForest Foods — smoky, crisp, and 100% vegan. If you don't have it on hand, you can use your favorite plant-based bacon for this recipe.

Follow along with Rebel Cheese co-founder Fred Zwar (video above) to make these sandwiches, or see the full recipe below:

Ingredients (Makes 3 sandwiches)

• 1 loaf fresh baguette, cut in thirds and halved lengthwise
• 1 wheel Rebel Cheese Brie (5.6 oz)
• 9–12 slices vegan bacon (MyBacon from MyForest Foods works beautifully)
• 3 small handfuls fresh arugula (must-have, not optional)
• 1 medium-sized onion, caramelized
• Generous spread of blueberry jam or fig jam
• Vegan butter or olive oil for toasting

Instructions

1. Prep the Bread
   Slice your baguette into 3 portions and then cut each in half lengthwise. Then,  lightly grill the inside surfaces of the bread with some butter. 
2. Cook the Bacon
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the vegan bacon until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
3. Spread the Brie
   On the bottom half of each sandwich, generously spread Rebel Brie with the rind on — don’t skip it, it’s the best part and where so much of the flavor lives!
4. Layer the Savory
   Top the brie with a generous spoonful of caramelized onions, followed by crisp vegan bacon.
5. Spread the Jam
   On the top half of each sandwich, spread blueberry or fig jam generously.
6. Add the Arugula 
   Pro tip: Layer fresh arugula on top of the jam, not under the warm ingredients — this keeps it crisp and bright, not wilted.
7. Assemble & Serve
   Bring the two halves together and enjoy immediately, while the brie is creamy and the bread is fresh.

Rebel Tips

• Don’t fear the rind — it’s a hallmark of our brie, adding earthy depth to the creaminess.
• Jam pairing magic — blueberry gives a subtle tartness, fig brings honeyed sweetness; both balance the smoky bacon beautifully.
• Order your Brie on our website to recreate the true bistro experience at home. You can also check out our Find Near Me store locator to see if we have a partner near you! 

🧀 From our Austin bistro to your kitchen — this is the sandwich people can’t stop talking about. Now it’s your turn to make it, savor it, and maybe even write us about it years from now. Give us a tag on Instagram @rebel.cheese if you make it!