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Ingredients
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Bread
Cheese
Butter
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients. Slice the sourdough bread and cheese if not pre-sliced.
Butter the Bread
- 2
Butter One Side
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 3
Layer the Cheese
On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, place one slice of sharp cheddar cheese and one slice of Gruyère cheese. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper on top of the cheese.
- 4
Top with Bread
Place the other two slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out.
Grill the Sandwich
- 5
Preheat the Skillet
Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- 6
- 7
Flip and Grill
Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, and grill for another 4-5 minutes on the other side until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet and let it sit for a minute before slicing. Serve warm.