Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsRed Rooster CafeUltimate Grilled Cheese Recipe

Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Red Rooster Cafe
Time20m
Serves2

American, pepperjack, Swiss and grilled tomatoes on sourdough

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Ingredients

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Bread

Cheese

Tomatoes

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Slice the Tomatoes

    Wash and slice the medium fresh tomato into thin slices. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. 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.

  2. 3

    Top it Off

    Place another slice of sourdough bread on top to complete the sandwich.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter evenly on the outer side of the top slice of the sandwich.

  2. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwich, butter-side down, in the skillet. Grill for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

  3. 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

  1. 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.

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