Description
A deliciously classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring sourdough bread, a perfect blend of vintage cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and lightly toasted to golden perfection in a skillet for a melty, crispy delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 2 slices sourdough bread, sliced 1.3–1.5 cm thick
- 30 g salted butter, for spreading on bread (or unsalted butter + pinch of salt)
Cheese
- 1/3 cup (heaped) vintage cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 30 g mozzarella, freshly grated
Instructions
- Butter bread: Slather both sides of each piece of bread with butter, covering all four sides for a rich, crispy texture when cooked.
- 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 pan and lightly toast for 1 minute to warm through and create a thin crust.
- Pile on cheese: Flip one slice of bread in the pan, then pile on the grated vintage cheddar followed by the mozzarella. Place the other slice of bread on top, with the toasted side contacting the cheese.
- Cook 3 minutes: Cook the sandwich for 3 minutes until the bread is evenly golden and crisp, pressing lightly with a spatula occasionally. If browning too fast, remove from heat briefly to cool and reduce heat.
- Flip, 3 minutes: Carefully turn the sandwich over and cook the second side for 3 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Devour: Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board, 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 bread size and shape; more is better for flavor and melt.
- Use any bread as long as it’s not too thick, thin, soft, or holey—sourdough with a moderate crust is ideal.
- Use a combination of mozzarella for melt and cheese pull and a flavorful cheese like vintage cheddar or gruyere for taste.
- Freshly grate cheese yourself for the best melt; pre-shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents that affect melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
