Description
A classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with sourdough bread, cheddar, and gruyère cheese. Perfectly crispy on the outside and ooey-gooey on the inside, this sandwich is super easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
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Sandwich Base
- 2 slices sourdough bread 1/2-inch thick
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter divided
Cheese Filling
- 1/3 cup grated aged cheddar cheese (35g)
- 1/3 cup grated gruyère cheese (35g)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Prepare the bread: Spread one side of each piece of bread with mayonnaise.
- Start toasting: Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the skillet. Once it melts, place one slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, in the skillet. Top with the cheeses, mounding them up generously, and then place the other slice of bread on top, mayonnaise side up.
- Cook the first side: Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
- Flip and continue cooking: Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt. Flip the sandwich into the freshly melted butter, then move it to the center of the pan. If the cheese is still mounded, press down gently with the back of a spatula to flatten slightly.
- Cook the second side: Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Rest and serve: Place the sandwich on a wire rack or plate and let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Don’t let the skillet get too hot. Slow cooking ensures the cheese melts properly while the bread toasts evenly without burning.
- Grate your own cheese for the best melt. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-clumping agents that make it harder to melt.
- Cheese swap: You can use a slice of cheese instead of shredded cheese for convenience, but freshly grated cheese melts better.
- Adjust the cheese: Depending on the size of your bread, adjust the amount of cheese to ensure full coverage and a generous cheesy layer inside the sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
