Description
A classic grilled cheese sandwich made with sourdough bread, a rich blend of vintage cheddar or gruyère and mozzarella cheeses, all toasted to golden perfection in a skillet with butter for a crispy, flavorful crust and gooey melted center.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 2 slices (approx. 60g total) sourdough bread
- 30g (2 tbsp) salted butter, softened for spreading
Cheese
- 1/3 cup heaped (about 40g) vintage cheddar or gruyère cheese, freshly grated
- 30g (1/3 cup) mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Butter the Bread: Generously spread the softened butter on all four sides of each slice of bread, including both large surfaces and the edges. This ensures an even crisp and adds rich flavor to your sandwich.
- Toast the Bread: Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. Without adding extra oil or butter to the pan, place both buttered slices of bread in the skillet. Toast for 1 minute until the bread warms and develops a light crust.
- Add Cheese to One Slice: Flip one slice so the toasted side faces down. Evenly pile the freshly grated vintage cheddar (or gruyère) cheese onto this slice, then top with the mozzarella, spreading evenly for uniform melting and avoiding hot spots.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place the other slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of the cheese layer to form the sandwich. Cook for 3 minutes on medium-low heat. Press down lightly with a spatula occasionally to encourage even browning and help the cheese melt properly.
- Flip and Cook the Other Side: Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook for another 3 minutes or until the bread is evenly golden brown and the cheese melts fully. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.
- Slice and Serve: Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut it in half with a sharp knife in one smooth motion. Serve immediately to enjoy the gooey cheese pull.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat to ensure the bread crisps without burning and the cheese melts fully.
- Butter all sides of the bread, including edges, for even crispiness.
- Feel free to substitute or add your favorite cheeses for variation.
- Using a heavy-based skillet helps in even heat distribution during toasting.
- Serve hot for best texture and flavor experience.
