Gourmet Grilled Cheese Recipe
a blend of gouda, fontina & gruyere cheeses on your choice of bread
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Ingredients
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Cheese Blend
Bread
Butter
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation of Cheese Blend
- 1
Grate the Cheeses
Using a box grater, grate the Gouda, Fontina, and Gruyere cheeses until you have roughly 3 cups of a cheese blend.
Bread Assembly
- 2
Prepare the Bread
Take 2 slices of sourdough bread and lay them out on a clean surface. Evenly distribute half of the grated cheese blend on each slice.
- 3
Add Optional Ingredients
If using, layer the fresh basil leaves, tomato slices, and caramelized onions on top of the cheese on each slice.
- 4
Complete the Sandwich
Top each slice with the remaining cheese blend. Place the other two slices of bread on top to form two sandwiches.
Cooking the Sandwiches
- 5
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter on the outer side of each slice of bread.
- 6
Grill the Sandwiches
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 7
Flip and Cook
Carefully flip the sandwiches and grill the other side for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 8
Slice and Serve
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, allow to cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
