Description
A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich elevates the classic comfort food with premium ingredients and sophisticated flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices artisan bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ounce Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 ounce fontina cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon bacon jam (optional)
- 1 tablespoon caramelized onions (optional)
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Layer the Gruyere, cheddar, and fontina cheeses evenly over the bread.
- If using, spread bacon jam and caramelized onions over the cheese.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side up.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese combinations for unique flavors.
- Add other savory ingredients like prosciutto, fig jam, or pesto.
- Ensure your skillet is not too hot to prevent burning the bread before the cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: gourmet grilled cheese, elevated grilled cheese, adult grilled cheese, fancy grilled cheese, artisan bread, cheese pairings, grilled cheese additions, comfort food