Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBernie's DinerSourdough Grilled Cheese Recipe

Sourdough Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Bernie's Diner
Time15m
Serves2

sourdough, mayo, choice of cheddar, american, pepperjack or swiss cheese

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Ingredients

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Bread

Spread

Cheese

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Take 4 slices of sourdough bread and lay them out on a clean surface or cutting board.

  2. 2

    Spread Mayonnaise

    Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Choose Your Cheese

    Select your choice of cheese (cheddar, American, pepperjack, or Swiss) and place 2 slices of cheese on the unspread side of 2 of the sourdough slices.

  2. 4

    Top the Sandwich

    Place the other 2 slices of sourdough on top of the cheese slices, mayonnaise side facing out.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Heat the Pan

    Place a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and allow it to warm up for about 2 minutes.

  2. 6

    Grill the Sandwich

    Once the pan is hot, carefully place the assembled sandwiches in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

  3. 7

    Flip the Sandwich

    Using a spatula, carefully flip the sandwich over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 8

    Slice and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the pan and let them cool for a minute. Slice in half and serve warm.

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