Instagram Roundup: Bacon Jam and Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Smash Patty Melt on the Griddle

In this episode of Old School Eats, host Derek Fournier cooks up a storm with three irresistible sandwiches. From bacon jam to brulee grilled cheese, follow along as he shares his creative and classic takes on these mouthwatering recipes.

- Learn how to make bacon jam with a blend of bourbon, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.

- Watch Derek tackle three unique sandwiches: candied croissant grilled cheese, creme brulee grilled cheese, and a croissant-based patty melt.

- Discover the secrets to perfectly caramelized brulee topping on grilled cheese.

- See Derek’s process for making a mayonnaise-based burger sauce with chipotles in adobo sauce.

- Get tips on using a griddle for optimal cheese melting and sandwich toasting techniques.

Big Shout Outs to the following:
The Naughty Fork
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Candied Croissant Grilled Cheese
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Creme Brulé Grilled Cheese
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C27oLD...

Russel J Carter -   / russelljcarter  

Croissant Patty Melt
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Dave from Hector's Smoke House    / @hectorssmokehouse  

Bacon Jam
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Timestamps:
00:00 Preparing bacon jam, French cuisine experimentation, multitasking.
04:03 Dense croissants become grilled cheese sandwiches.
09:07 Cooking with induction cooktop, adding chili oil.
12:09 Attempting a brioche slice for French bread.
15:51 Impromptu cooking with plenty of sugar.
17:44 Molten sugar cooled, crunch in cross-section.
19:57 Using gouda croissants for bacon patty melt.
23:49 Enjoying melting cheesy croissants and smashing burgers.
27:38 Burger sauce dilemma, experimentation with unconventional lube.
31:45 Get creative with classic grilled cheese variations.
33:19 Cooking bacon jam, struggle with cast iron.
37:20 Using bacon jam, discussing silicone kitchen tools.