Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe
American, pepperjack, Swiss and grilled tomatoes on sourdough
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Ingredients
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Bread
Cheese
Tomatoes
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Tomatoes
Wash and slice the medium fresh tomato into thin slices. Set aside.
Assembly
- 2
Layer the Cheese
On one slice of sourdough bread, layer one slice of American cheese, followed by one slice of pepperjack cheese, and then one slice of Swiss cheese. Top with a few slices of fresh tomato.
- 3
Top it Off
Place another slice of sourdough bread on top to complete the sandwich.
Cooking
- 4
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter evenly on the outer side of the top slice of the sandwich.
- 5
- 6
Flip and Cook
Spread another tablespoon of butter on the outer side of the bottom slice of the sandwich, then carefully flip the sandwich over. Grill for another 4-5 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 7
Slice and Serve
Once cooked, remove the grilled cheese from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice in half and serve warm.