ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 slices thick-cut bacon, such as Nodine's applewood smoked
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 white pullman loaf or sourdough bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick (12 slices)
6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces aged Gruyere or Comte cheese
6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, such as Cabot or Shelburne Farms

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the bacon on a baking rack set over a sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until nicely browned. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and cut in 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Lay 12 slices of bread on a board and spread each one lightly with butter. Flip the slices and spread each one generously with the mayonnaise mixture. Don't neglect the corners!
  • Grate the cheeses in a food processor fitted with the largest grating disk and combine. Distribute the bacon evenly on half the slices of bread. Pile 1/3 cup grated cheese evenly on top of the bacon and top with the remaining bread slices, sauce side down.
  • Meanwhile, heat an electric panini press. When the press is hot, cook the sandwiches for 3 to 5 minutes in batches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Allow to cool for 2 minutes. Cut in half and serve warm.

Enrique.P
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I made this grilled cheese for my friends and they all loved it. It's the perfect party food.


Magdalena Willis
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This grilled cheese is the best! I've tried many different recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Ba Zuban ishq
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I love this grilled cheese recipe. It's so simple, but it's always delicious.


Entertainment with shaboo
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This grilled cheese is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect lunch or dinner.


Rojina Gautam
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I've made this grilled cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect lunch or dinner.


Muzikhona Malatha
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This grilled cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and cheesy and delicious.


Meisie Mashile
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I'm not a big fan of grilled cheese sandwiches, but this one was really good. The bread was perfectly toasted and the cheese was melted and gooey.


Sadaf Naseer
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This grilled cheese is so delicious and cheesy. I love the way the cheese melts and oozes out.


Mohammad Rajab
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I made this grilled cheese for my friends and they all loved it. It's the perfect party food.


az abdi
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This grilled cheese is the best! I've tried many different recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Mohammed Talib
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I love this grilled cheese recipe. It's so simple, but it's always delicious.


syed muhammad shah
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This grilled cheese is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect lunch or dinner.


Deutsche Zalmi
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I'm not a big fan of grilled cheese sandwiches, but this one was really good. The bread was perfectly toasted and the cheese was melted and gooey.


esther nicholas
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This grilled cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and cheesy and delicious.


PNG Official
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I added some sliced ham to my grilled cheese and it was amazing! It's the perfect way to use up leftover ham.


Abdul rehman Abbasi
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This grilled cheese is so cheesy and delicious. I love the combination of sharp cheddar and Gruyère.


Malik Adnan
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I've made this grilled cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food.


Ink_ Addict_ke
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This recipe is so easy to follow. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this grilled cheese without any problems.


Rosani Budha
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I made this grilled cheese for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best grilled cheese they've ever had.


Deepannila Nila
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This grilled cheese sandwich was the best I've ever had! The bread was perfectly toasted and the cheese was melted and gooey. I added some sliced avocado and it was amazing!