Great video I just bought the ninja foodie XL grill so I’m watching a ton of videos to get ready for it when he comes on Monday! I found on the GrillGrates website they have a two sided grill grate/ Griddle that is made to fit this grill! I’m ordering it to do things like the grilled cheese, but also to do pizza on! And I prefer butter on my girl cheese not mayonnaise lol!
What is the GrillGrates website? I have had a Ninja as my main oven for over a year as I wanted something new & modern. I found it difficult as there is no heat or timer converter for ordinary recipes& the Ninja is much quicker. I am also 85 & find it hard to lift cooked dishes out as I cannot manage heavy items so I think I am going to buy a new air fryer with either a pull out basket or there are some that you slide your tray of food in like an ordinary oven. I nearly always air fried on the Ninja & they do both of these. I think the Ninja products are very well made. I am also a vegetarian so do not eat meat & everyone says that this grill is brilliant for meat but I have not experienced that.
The one thing I don't care for is the grill marks that the grill plate leaves on meats but I have to admit it's kinda pretty on a grilled cheese sandwich
@@jigzsaw I did end up getting one of the Sear N Sizzle 😉...and now JUST got the new grill/griddle. Haven't opened it to use it yet but definitely very excited for my next meal
I'll be honest with you, I love my Ninja grill. But wiht something like grilled cheese sandwich, you can do it with less time with just a non stick pan. But cool video with the grill marks.
Haven’t tried grilled cheese with the foodi but I definitely will now! They are a staple at my house. Recommend melting the butter then add in garlic powder & grated parmesan. Stir it up really well and spread over the bread. So so good!
My husband bought me the Ninja XL for Christmas. Since then I haven't used my stove. I just love my Ninja, I also love watching deferent recipes. I cooked a full meal and it only took me not more than 20 minutes. Love it.
Im from the uk and have one of the Nija foodi XL grills .......the one thing i do have to ask when it comes to griled sandwiches / toasties on YT channels from the U.S is .......WHY do you all use cheese slices as opposed to propper cheese? in these vids ...i know its cheaper ect BUT here in the UK we only use those on a burger for say a BBQ ....not on sandwiches ect even on toasties here in the uk we use propper cheese such as cheddar ect! ...but hey its cultural diffrences and i get it! try doing some toasties with propper cheese like cheddar or other ones and you WILL taste the difference instead of what i call plastic cheese slices! ...just my opinion by the way each to thier own as the saying goes! 😉😉
I thought for sure I'd like the butter better. Finally tried them side by side today and from now on I'll be using mayo only! It was freaking delicious!
Your’s was the first video to pop up when I searched for grill cheese on the ninja foodie and I’ll have to check out your other videos. Wanted to ask you tho… have you tried butter on the outside and mayonnaise on the inside of the bread. 🤤🤤So delicious!!! My son thought I was crazy until he tried it.
I saw that when you opened the lid after cooking the butter side was more yellowish color. Then when you held them up to eat you pointed to the more yellow one as the mayo one. I think you had them backwards, lol.
I was trying to do toast in the ninja grill but it didn't toast it & it was hard as nails but didn't brown . Also tried toasting a crumpet & that was worse than bread. A guy on here said he could do cheese sandwich but he used a toaster to brown the bread. I think that's cheating. The next guy coated the bread with mayonnaise or butter & put that side to the grill so will try it as it looked good.
Wow. simple but extremely tasty. I've had my ninja for 3 days and am currently testing myself through a wide variety of recipes. Your channel is a favorite. Thank you for all your videos. Warm greetings from Germany. Mandy 🌿🌸🐘
Are you ready for this…I love my grilled cheese with a little bit of miracle whip on the inside with the cheese! It’s AMAZING! My mom made it that way since I was little!!!
Made the grilled cheese sandwiches. Loved them. Hubs didn't care for how crispy they were because he likes them to where his fingers are covered in butter and soft. Not sure how to make them on the grill that way, but I loved them. Thank you.
This is a good demo. I have the newer XL Pro that I'm deciding whether I want to keep. Regarding mayo vs. butter, mayo always. Second, use three cheeses [one sharp cheddar, one swiss (sweet), and one creamy [American, Gruyere, or munster] and you'll have the best grilled cheese ever]. You can also switch cheeses to your liking Learned this one from Bobby Flay.
@@woytinek1 it’s not in my opinion - unless you’re planning on getting rid of your other appliances. Unlike the Ninja Foodie that pressure cooks, this one air fries and grills. It definitely doesn’t replace my Weber gas grill. Not by a long long long shot.
I've had chicken thighs done in mayo (which is fabulous by the way), but not grilled cheese. Definately gonna give it a try! Thanks for the great idea. Never would've even thought to do grilled cheese on the grill!
Stupid question but why the mayo and butter on the OUTSIDE of the sandwich? I’d normally do that on the inside but perhaps there’s a reason and I’m being dense?!
My Ninja took longer to warm up then the actual cooking of my grilled cheese sandwich! Never used mayonnaise before. It was delicious. Three seeded bread, Velveeta sliced cheese, and a few hamburger sliced pickles. Cooked three minutes, flipped and cooked another 2 1/2 min! ❤
I bought the ninga today and did step by step according to what you said, it came out perfect! Crispy. You can write me how to make broccoli without burning the leaves.👍🙏
Any tips on how to keep the inside on the top of the grill clean by the screen .. I clean my whole machine and the screen throughly after every use but I can’t seem to get those brown marks off
Hey James just tried your grilled cheese, 1word discribes it. FANTASTIC. Next time I think I’m going to pull at 4 to 4 1/2 minutes. Pulling at 5 is just to along. Did set of Smoke detectors, but one, it was the first time I used it and it wasn’t burned in. Detectors stopped after about 45 seconds. For the rest of the cook I used a small desk fan on high aimed at the detector. That suggestion someone posted. My smoke detectors also have a heat sensor in them.
Those toasties look amazing my Grandchildren love toasty sandwiches
I found that medium heat at 5 minutes and flip at 2 and a half comes out prefect!
Did you preheat?
@@itzrayn4702 yes!
Did you use white bread or Wholemeal or rye bread?
Great video I just bought the ninja foodie XL grill so I’m watching a ton of videos to get ready for it when he comes on Monday! I found on the GrillGrates website they have a two sided grill grate/ Griddle that is made to fit this grill! I’m ordering it to do things like the grilled cheese, but also to do pizza on! And I prefer butter on my girl cheese not mayonnaise lol!
Hope you enjoy
What is the GrillGrates website? I have had a Ninja as my main oven for over a year as I wanted something new & modern. I found it difficult as there is no heat or timer converter for ordinary recipes& the Ninja is much quicker. I am also 85 & find it hard to lift cooked dishes out as I cannot manage heavy items so I think I am going to buy a new air fryer with either a pull out basket or there are some that you slide your tray of food in like an ordinary oven. I nearly always air fried on the Ninja & they do both of these. I think the Ninja products are very well made. I am also a vegetarian so do not eat meat & everyone says that this grill is brilliant for meat but I have not experienced that.
The one thing I don't care for is the grill marks that the grill plate leaves on meats but I have to admit it's kinda pretty on a grilled cheese sandwich
Agreed
Get a grill grate
@@jigzsaw I did end up getting one of the Sear N Sizzle 😉...and now JUST got the new grill/griddle. Haven't opened it to use it yet but definitely very excited for my next meal
@@1wascallywabbit I love my grill grate…it flips over for a griddle. Haven’t used that yet, but plan to. Good luck with yours!
I'll be honest with you, I love my Ninja grill. But wiht something like grilled cheese sandwich, you can do it with less time with just a non stick pan. But cool video with the grill marks.
I'm a butter girl but I'm going to try mayonnaise on one side and butter on the other!
Haven’t tried grilled cheese with the foodi but I definitely will now! They are a staple at my house. Recommend melting the butter then add in garlic powder & grated parmesan. Stir it up really well and spread over the bread. So so good!
That sounds delicious
@@CookinWithJames Thank you will try.
My husband bought me the Ninja XL for Christmas. Since then I haven't used my stove. I just love my Ninja, I also love watching deferent recipes. I cooked a full meal and it only took me not more than 20 minutes. Love it.
Agreed. Thanks so much
Hey James...All I need now is some Campbell's tomato 🍅 soup 🍲 on the side and I'm good to go.......
👍🏽🙋🏽♀️🥰😋
You know that’s right! Thanks so much angel!
This done it for me..I'm gonna go ahead and get this grill today..
They looked delicious!
We use bacon grease on the outside. Try it!
mmm buttie !
I absolutely will
Im from the uk and have one of the Nija foodi XL grills .......the one thing i do have to ask when it comes to griled sandwiches / toasties on YT channels from the U.S is .......WHY do you all use cheese slices as opposed to propper cheese? in these vids ...i know its cheaper ect BUT here in the UK we only use those on a burger for say a BBQ ....not on sandwiches ect even on toasties here in the uk we use propper cheese such as cheddar ect! ...but hey its cultural diffrences and i get it! try doing some toasties with propper cheese like cheddar or other ones and you WILL taste the difference instead of what i call plastic cheese slices! ...just my opinion by the way each to thier own as the saying goes! 😉😉
I think you got them mixed up. The mayo is the lighter and the butter the more brown... Just sayin
U might be right. Lol
Mayo seems like it would be more flavorful. It's egg, oil and lemon -- how bad could that be!
I think when I make my grilled cheese I will combine mine - butter on the outside and the mayo on the inside.
Thanks James, I will try it looks delicious
I thought for sure I'd like the butter better. Finally tried them side by side today and from now on I'll be using mayo only! It was freaking delicious!
I agree ☝️
Your’s was the first video to pop up when I searched for grill cheese on the ninja foodie and I’ll have to check out your other videos. Wanted to ask you tho… have you tried butter on the outside and mayonnaise on the inside of the bread. 🤤🤤So delicious!!! My son thought I was crazy until he tried it.
Thanks 😊
Don't like the hot spot burns! Not even all over.
I prefer grilled cheese with mayo
I prefer grilled cheese with mayo
I saw that when you opened the lid after cooking the butter side was more yellowish color. Then when you held them up to eat you pointed to the more yellow one as the mayo one. I think you had them backwards, lol.
Maybe. They were both good
I recently discovered your channel and have enjoyed all your videos. I'm going to try mayo on a grilled cheese in my Ninja tomorrow :)
It’s so good
I was trying to do toast in the ninja grill but it didn't toast it & it was hard as nails but didn't brown . Also tried toasting a crumpet & that was worse than bread. A guy on here said he could do cheese sandwich but he used a toaster to brown the bread. I think that's cheating. The next guy coated the bread with mayonnaise or butter & put that side to the grill so will try it as it looked good.
the appliance cant stop you from being stupid
When you did the taste test, I think you got them mixed up because the mayo was lighter colored?
Honestly...they were both sooo good!
I think so, too.
Just tried this! Best grilled (cheddar) cheese I have ever had!
I know right. Sooo good. Thanks so much for watching!
So... Did you make them with mayonnaise?
Wow. simple but extremely tasty. I've had my ninja for 3 days and am currently testing myself through a wide variety of recipes. Your channel is a favorite. Thank you for all your videos. Warm greetings from Germany. Mandy 🌿🌸🐘
Thanks mandy
@@CookinWithJames❤😊
Mayo? Yuk
Hahaha😝. U can’t taste it
Are you ready for this…I love my grilled cheese with a little bit of miracle whip on the inside with the cheese! It’s AMAZING! My mom made it that way since I was little!!!
I might try it. But come on…..Miracle whip and bologna is fire. Lol
@@CookinWithJames Excuse me…what?!?!?!?
You’ve never had a fried bologna sandwich with miracle whip? It’s awesome
@@CookinWithJames never!!! Hmmm…maybe I’ll give it a try.
Made the grilled cheese sandwiches. Loved them. Hubs didn't care for how crispy they were because he likes them to where his fingers are covered in butter and soft. Not sure how to make them on the grill that way, but I loved them. Thank you.
You’re welcome. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Much appreciated
Those looked great James !
Thanks brother!
American processed cheese food?!? How about some shredded Tillamook cheddar?? Yes Please!
Combining butter and mayonnaise makes the very best results for crispness and richness of flavor.
I'm going to try your recipe, but add tuna fish in the middle. Should be like a tuna melt!
We always just put the mayo on the inside and butter on the outside... 😋😋
Looks amazing, I have a friend that uses Ranch dressing on her GC
If I use margarine will it smoke up the kitchen? Thanks
Yummy, yum! Doing the air fryer way.
Waving to you from south Georgia-land of best Peaches, boiled Peanuts, & Vidalia onions!
; )
This is a good demo. I have the newer XL Pro that I'm deciding whether I want to keep. Regarding mayo vs. butter, mayo always. Second, use three cheeses [one sharp cheddar, one swiss (sweet), and one creamy [American, Gruyere, or munster] and you'll have the best grilled cheese ever]. You can also switch cheeses to your liking Learned this one from Bobby Flay.
I'm wanting a Ninja Grill/Griddle but wondering if it's worth the price.
@@woytinek1 it’s not in my opinion - unless you’re planning on getting rid of your other appliances. Unlike the Ninja Foodie that pressure cooks, this one air fries and grills. It definitely doesn’t replace my Weber gas grill. Not by a long long long shot.
Dude!! Would be much better if we can see your face lol
I've had chicken thighs done in mayo (which is fabulous by the way), but not grilled cheese. Definately gonna give it a try! Thanks for the great idea. Never would've even thought to do grilled cheese on the grill!
Looks delicious, thanks👍🏽
I have never tried with mayonnaise before.
Stupid question but why the mayo and butter on the OUTSIDE of the sandwich? I’d normally do that on the inside but perhaps there’s a reason and I’m being dense?!
Just makes the outside crispy. Super good! Thanks
My Ninja took longer to warm up then the actual cooking of my grilled cheese sandwich! Never used mayonnaise before. It was delicious. Three seeded bread, Velveeta sliced cheese, and a few hamburger sliced pickles. Cooked three minutes, flipped and cooked another 2 1/2 min! ❤
Sounds good
They don’t come out dry like in foodi?
I bought the ninga today and did step by step according to what you said, it came out perfect! Crispy. You can write me how to make broccoli without burning the leaves.👍🙏
Glad it turned out good! Thanks
I have just got a Ninja Foodi and done a fried breakfast so your 2 method cheese sandwich is my second. Love from Frances in Wiltshire England.
Thanks Frances. Soooo many good things!
thats too much butter!!! Heart Attack!!!
You’re the freakin’ man James
Thanx for that video One more to my recipe collection :)
I always cook my grill cheese with mayo, it’s crispier in the pan over butter. I can’t wait to try it in my ninja
It’s good
I like butter better boys
Thank James I think I will this Gill I lean my lesson check this out before I buy 👏🏾😄
Thanks so much!
I’m salivating 😋
Got my foodi xl on the way. Thanks for the recipe!
You got it AJ! Thanks 🙏
BUTTER❗️🧈 🧀 😋
I grilled a tri tip in mine last night , crazy how fast it cooks both sides without flipping. And it was done in about 40 minutes!
Nice
@@CookinWithJames yes sir , fam ate good and fast ‼️🙌
Any tips on how to keep the inside on the top of the grill clean by the screen .. I clean my whole machine and the screen throughly after every use but I can’t seem to get those brown marks off
I was trying to insert a picture but it won’t let me 😕
Lime juice and dish soap
@@CookinWithJames thank you so much I’ll give it a try
Yum 😋 ty
It’s so unhealthy.
Use keto bread
Great Job Buddy
Thanks so much
Sounded good! I have to try mayo. I normally use margarine and apply on both sides of both slices of bread. Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome!
Love the Mayo idea! Easy to spread! But you really needed to add bacon...everything is better with bacon. 😀
Oh ya, for sure!
One hint is don’t let the cheese hang over. Edge of the bread.
Agreed
Was that a total of 10 minutes? Thx
About 5 or so
Butter!
Thanks Neil. Happy holidays
Yummy
Thanks so much for watching
Dip that in some good Maple Syrup!
Amazing
Thanks alice
I never tried Mayo... looks to good must try!
I never eat grilled cheese with our it having mayo. It makes the biggest difference
Yummy! Thanks so much!
Hey James just tried your grilled cheese, 1word discribes it. FANTASTIC.
Next time I think I’m going to pull at 4 to 4 1/2 minutes. Pulling at 5 is just to
along. Did set of Smoke detectors, but one, it was the first time I used it and it wasn’t
burned in. Detectors stopped after about 45 seconds. For the rest of the cook I used
a small desk fan on high aimed at the detector. That suggestion someone posted.
My smoke detectors also have a heat sensor in them.
Super sweet. Thanks so much!
if it set them off chances are you’ve got it too close to where you keep your appliances
Tried mayonnaise today. 5/5...! Thanks
Awesome job. When I discovered mayo on grilling the bread, I never went back...
Thanks Claire. Happy holidays
Mayonnaise???
Oh ya. It’s so good you should try it