The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
June 2, 2025
Grilled cheese and weeknight dinners go together like bread and butter. Speaking of bread and butter, if you have these two ingredients on hand, you are destined to make this Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe. It’s loaded with 3 types of cheeses, Dijon mayo and hickory smoked bacon but only takes 10 minutes of prep, making it a dinner dream come true for you and your crew.
SERVINGS
6
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
30 min
Ingredients
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12slices thick-cut hickory smoked bacon
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121/2-inch thick slices sourdough bread
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4tablespoons butter
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9ounces grated Gruyère cheese, divided
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9ounces grated extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided
For the Dijon mayonnaise:
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1cup mayonnaise
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1/4cup Dijon mustard
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1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 1/2teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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1
Heat oven to 400 F. Arrange bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes until crispy. Set aside.
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2
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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3
Lightly butter one side of 12 slices of sourdough bread. Flip the slices over and generously spread each with the Dijon mayonnaise.
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4
Place 2 slices of bacon each on 6 slices of bread. Sprinkle 2 to 3 Tbsp each of grated Gruyère and grated extra sharp cheddar cheese evenly on top of the bacon. Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down
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5
Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. When hot, cook the sandwiches in batches, 3 minutes per side, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Cool for 2 minutes. Slice in half and serve warm.