# Grilled cheese sandwich (from Food Network)

Video: [Ina Garten's Ultimate Grilled Cheese | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU) by [Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/@FoodNetwork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.44 per serving, ~$12.88 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$9.56* per serving (60%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario sandwich or burger at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 12 slices homestyle bread
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- for spreading butter
- 12 slices bacon
- 6 oz cheddar cheese
- 6 oz Gruyere cheese

## Steps

1. [0:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=15s) Arrange the bread slices on a large cutting board.
2. [0:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=23s) In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and grated Parmesan cheese.
3. [0:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=49s) Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.
4. [1:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=100s) Flip all the bread slices over so the buttered sides are facing down.
5. [1:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=106s) Spread the mayonnaise-mustard mixture evenly onto the unbuttered sides of the bread.
6. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=131s) Bake the bacon on a wire rack in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 30 minutes until crisp.
7. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=143s) Chop the cooked bacon into large, bite-sized pieces.
8. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=201s) Distribute the chopped bacon pieces onto half of the bread slices.
9. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJjs-ckdyU&t=211s) Grate the cheddar and Gruyere cheeses together using a food processor.
10. Pile the grated cheese mixture generously on top of the bacon-covered bread slices.
11. Place the remaining bread slices on top, with the buttered side facing up, to close the sandwiches.
12. Cook the sandwiches in a preheated panini press for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and melted.

## Equipment

- whisk
- baking sheet with wire rack
- food processor
- panini press

## What the video didn't say

- exact serving size
- total preparation and cooking time
- exact amount of butter used
- exact number of bacon slices used

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