Description
A classic grilled cheese sandwich made with sourdough bread, buttery toasted to perfection, and a melty cheese combination of vintage cheddar and mozzarella for the ultimate cheesy pull and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 2 slices sourdough bread, sliced 1.5cm thick
- 30g salted butter, for spreading on bread
Cheese
- 1/3 cup vintage cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 30g mozzarella, 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 adding any oil or butter. Place both slices of buttered bread in the pan and lightly toast for 1 minute to warm through and create a light crust.
- Pile on cheese: Flip one slice of bread in the pan, then layer the freshly grated vintage cheddar followed by mozzarella cheese on top. Place the other slice of bread with the toasted side down on top of the cheese to form the sandwich.
- Cook 3 minutes: Cook the sandwich for 3 minutes or until the bread is golden and crisp, pressing down lightly with a spatula occasionally. If it starts browning too quickly, remove from heat briefly and reduce the temperature.
- Flip, 3 minutes: Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook the other side for another 3 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Devour: Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board, slice in half with one swift motion, admire the cheesy pull, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use more butter and cheese rather than less to achieve the best flavor and melty texture.
- Choose a sourdough bread that is about 1.5cm thick with a moderate crust—not too thick or tough, nor too thin or soft.
- The best cheese combination is mozzarella for melt and stretch with a flavorful vintage cheddar or gruyere for taste.
- Grate your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded to avoid anti-caking agents that inhibit melting.
- Monitor heat carefully to avoid burning the bread while melting the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
