Best Grilled Cheese (Printer-Friendly Version)
Crispy buttery bread and gooey, molten cheese come together in this outstanding grilled cheese creation.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
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2 slices sourdough bread (approximately ½ inch thick)
→ Cheese
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30 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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30 g shredded vintage cheddar or gruyere cheese
→ Butter
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1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
If using block cheese, grate mozzarella and your chosen flavored cheese finely with a box grater for optimal melting.
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Evenly spread softened salted butter on both sides of each bread slice, ensuring all edges are covered.
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Preheat a heavy-based skillet over medium-low heat. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, and toast lightly for about 1 minute until slightly golden.
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Flip the toasted slice so the toasted side faces up. Pile the grated cheeses evenly atop this slice, then cover with the second slice, buttered side up.
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Press the sandwich lightly with a spatula and cook for 3 minutes over medium-low heat until the underside is a deep golden brown. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning.
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Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the opposite side for another 3 minutes until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
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Transfer to a cutting board, slice the sandwich diagonally, and serve immediately to enjoy the molten cheese pull.
# Additional Tips:
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Using freshly grated cheese improves melting and texture compared to pre-shredded varieties coated with anti-caking agents.
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Butter both sides of the bread to achieve a uniformly crisp and golden crust.
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Cooking over medium-low heat allows the cheese to melt thoroughly without burning the bread.