Season your bacon with pepper (and a pinch of salt if desired) Cook the 8 slices of bacon on your griddle or skillet. Remove bacon to paper towels and let drain.

Grate the block of cheddar cheese.

Rip bacon into bite-sized pieces.

In a medium bowl, mix torn bacon, grated cheese and ranch dressing.

Divide mixture on top of 4 slices of bread. Make a sandwich by topping each with another slice of bread.

Butter the top slice of bread and place in skillet/griddle butter side down (heated to medium-low). Immediately butter other side.

Cook grilled cheese for 3-5 minutes on each side. Watch it carefully so that it doesn't burn.

Cut into triangles and serve hot with soup on the side.