Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Name: Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 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; Kosher salt and 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

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Servings: 6

Cost: $4.32 /serving

Author : Ina Garten

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Ingredients

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12 slices thick-cut bacon, such as Nodine's applewood smoked1 cup good mayonnaise1/4 cup dijon mustard1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheeseKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 white pullman loaf or sourdough bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick (12 slices)6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature6 ounces aged gruyere or comte cheese6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, such as Cabot or Shelburne Farms

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 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 into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon 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!

Step 3

Grate the cheeses in a food processor fitted with the largest grating disk and combine. Distribute the bacon evenly on half of 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.

Step 4

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.