Description
This best grilled cheese sandwich recipe features perfectly toasted sourdough bread loaded with a rich blend of melted vintage cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. The balance of crispy buttery bread and gooey, flavorful cheese makes for a comforting and delicious sandwich that's easy to prepare in just 12 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread & Butter
- 2 slices sourdough bread, sliced 1.5 cm thick
- 30 g salted butter, for spreading on bread
Cheese
- 1/3 cup heaped vintage cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 30 g mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Butter bread: Slather both sides of each piece of bread with the butter, covering all four sides thoroughly to ensure even toasting and flavor.
- Light toast: Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat without any additional oil or butter. Place both slices of bread in the skillet and lightly toast for 1 minute to warm them through and create a light crust.
- Pile on cheese: Flip one slice of bread, then evenly pile on the grated cheddar cheese followed by the mozzarella. Place the other slice of bread on top, with the hot toasted side touching the cheese.
- Cook 3 minutes: Cook the sandwich for 3 minutes until the bread is evenly golden and crisp, pressing down lightly with a spatula occasionally. If the bread browns too quickly, briefly remove from heat and lower the temperature.
- Flip, 3 minutes: Carefully turn the sandwich over and cook the other side for 3 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted inside.
- Devour: Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut in half with a swift motion. Admire the cheese pull and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- The amount of butter and cheese may vary depending on the size and shape of your bread; more butter and cheese typically yield better flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality sourdough bread that is not too thick, thin, or holey to prevent cheese from escaping and ensure proper melting.
- A combination of mozzarella for melt and cheese pull, and a flavorful cheese like vintage cheddar or gruyere is recommended for best taste.
- Freshly grate your cheeses for optimal melting; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that hinder melting.
- You can substitute cheeses with Monterey Jack, colby, Swiss, or other melting cheeses you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
