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The Special Spread Ina Garten Uses For Gourmet Grilled Cheese
BY JULIA HOLLAND
We all love grilled cheese, and you can elevate it in many ways, such as using umami-rich ingredients like tomatoes, mushrooms, and pulled pork.
On the Food Network show "The Barefoot Contessa," Ina Garten created a luxurious and well-balanced spread made of mayo, Dijon mustard, and parmesan.
The celebrity chef slathers a heaping portion onto both slices of bread before adding strips of bacon and shredded white cheddar cheese to the bottom slice.
Garten's tip is to spread the paste on both slices of bread. As you grill the sandwich, the spread will distribute the flavor into the crumb and the shredded cheese.