Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this crispy, buttery, and perfectly gooey grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
- •8 slices sturdy white or sourdough bread
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- •2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (200g)
- •1 cup freshly grated gruyere or mozzarella cheese (100g)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the grated cheddar and gruyere cheeses until thoroughly mixed.
- 2
Lay out the 8 slices of bread on a clean cutting board.
- 3
Evenly distribute the cheese mixture onto 4 of the bread slices, pressing it down slightly, then top with the remaining bread slices to form 4 sandwiches.
- 4
Spread the softened butter evenly on the outside of each top and bottom slice of bread.
- 5
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- 6
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted and gooey.
- 7
Remove from the heat, let rest for 1 minute, cut diagonally in half, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef tips
- Always use medium-low heat so the bread does not burn before the cheese has time to fully melt.
- Grating your own cheese from a block yields a much better melt than pre-shredded bagged cheese, which contains anti-caking agents.
- For an extra crispy crust, lightly sprinkle a pinch of parmesan cheese onto the buttered exterior just before placing it in the pan.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished grilled cheese sandwich features a deeply golden, shatteringly crisp exterior with a rich, buttery aroma, and a decadent, stretchy cheese pull that satisfies every craving.