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Slice Of Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Benny Ventano's Pizza

Time12m

Serves1

Make Slice Of Cheese Recipe in just 12m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main

1 slice thick sourdough or country-style bread slice1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded1 tbs unsalted butter, softened1 tsp Mayonnaise1/2 tsp Dijon mustard1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Optional garnish / add-ins

2 slices thin tomato slices3 leaves Fresh basil leaves1/8 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

Method

Main

Prepare topping

In a small bowl combine the softened unsalted butter, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and spreadable.

Assemble cheese slice

Spread the butter-mayo-mustard mixture evenly over one side of the bread slice. Sprinkle the shredded or lay the sliced cheddar cheese to cover the bread in a single even layer, pressing gently so the cheese adheres. Season the cheese with freshly ground black pepper.

Heat and melt

Heat a nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat for 1–2 minutes. Place the assembled bread, buttered side down, into the pan and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the cheese begins to melt. If the bottom is browning too quickly, reduce heat to low. For a more melted top, add a tablespoon of water to the pan away from the bread and immediately re-cover to create steam for 30–45 seconds.

Finish

When the cheese is fully melted to your liking and the bottom is golden and crisp, remove the bread from the pan using a spatula. Let rest 30 seconds, then transfer to a plate.

Optional garnish / add-ins

If using tomato slices, place them on top of the melted cheese immediately after removing from the pan. Add fresh basil leaves and scatter a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to taste.