Best Gouda Onion Bacon Gob Grilled Cheese Recipes

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Provided by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp white sugar
1 large white onion, sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
4 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices whole wheat bread

Steps:

In a skillet, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sugar. Add the sliced onions and heat them on low, stirring often, for 30 minutes to caramelize them.
Bake the bacon until crispy, about 25 minutes.
While the onions are caramelizing and the bacon is cooking, stir together the softened butter and Parmesan cheese. Spread the Parmesan butter on the insides of the bread. Butter the outsides of the bread for grilling.
Once the onions have caramelized, place them onto a plate and gently pat them dry. (You don't want them to be too runny and make the bread soggy before grilling.)
Add a slice of Swiss cheese, some of the caramelized onions and a slice of bacon (broken in half) onto the buttered breads. Grill on a skillet or electric griddle. Flip carefully to prevent onions from sliding out!
Enjoy!

Ultimate Grilled Cheese image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.
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!
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.
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.