Post by wilderness on Aug 2, 2023 11:16:41 GMT -5
Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich-Birdy
Watch here: jandatri.com/recipe/ultimate-grilled-cheese-sandwich/12 slices thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 crisp apples, cut in 1/4 inch slices (I used Honey Crisp)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) softened plus 2 tablespoons
1 cup mayonnaise (I used Best Foods/Hellmann's)
12 slices white bread
8 ounces gruyere or cheese of your choice
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, shredded
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the bacon on a baking rack set over a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Cook bacon halfway. Then brush maple syrup on both sides of bacon and cook until crispy and caramelized, continuing to brush with maple syrup periodically. Set aside.
Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter. Over medium-high heat, cook sliced apples until softened and slightly grilled on each side. Set aside.
Lay 12 slices of bread on a board and spread each one with mayonnaise. Flip the slices and spread each one with butter. Sprinkle equal amounts of shredded cheddar on all 12 slices (buttered side). Add a layer of apple slices, 2 pieces of bacon and Gruyere cheese to 6 slices of the bread. Close sandwiches, making sure mayonnaise is on the outside. Press down gently.
Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet (or Panini press).To the skillet add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Grill sandwiches on both sides until rich golden brown. Allow to cool for about a minute before slicing in half. Serve with chips or tomato soup (and a dill pickle!)
