Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Buttery sourdough layered with sharp cheddar and finished with fragrant truffle oil drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Dairy & Oils

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 tsp truffle oil (white or black, to taste)

→ Seasonings

05 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer the sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the pan and let rest for 1 minute. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 teaspoon of truffle oil.
07 - Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes an ordinary sandwich and transforms it into something restaurant worthy with just one special ingredient
  • Ready in fifteen minutes but tastes like you spent much longer on it
02 -
  • Truffle oil loses its magic if you cook it, so always drizzle it on at the end for the best flavor
  • Low and slow is better than high and fast, or youll burn the bread before the cheese melts
03 -
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter on the outside creates an even crispier crust and browns more evenly
  • Mixing a little grated Gruyere with your cheddar adds a wonderful nutty depth
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