Description
A perfectly crispy and melty grilled cheese sandwich featuring a blend of vintage cheddar and mozzarella on sourdough bread, cooked on the stovetop for an ideal balance of crunch and gooey cheese pull.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 2 slices sourdough bread, sliced 1.3–1.5cm thick
- 30g salted butter, for spreading on bread (or unsalted + pinch of salt)
Cheese
- 1/3 cup heaped vintage cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 30g mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Butter bread: Slather both sides of each piece of bread with the butter, covering all four sides evenly to ensure a crisp, golden crust.
- Light toast: Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium low heat without adding oil or butter. Place both slices of bread in the skillet and lightly toast for 1 minute to create a light crust and warm the bread through.
- Pile on cheese: Flip one slice of bread, then add the vintage cheddar cheese followed by the mozzarella on top. Place the second slice of bread on top, with the hot toasted side facing the cheese.
- Cook 3 minutes: Cook the sandwich for 3 minutes until the bread is evenly golden and crisp, pressing down lightly with a spatula occasionally. Adjust the heat if the bread browns too quickly by removing the pan from the stove momentarily or lowering the heat.
- Flip, 3 minutes: Turn the sandwich over and cook the other side for another 3 minutes or until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Devour: Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board, slice it in half with one swift motion, admire the cheese pull, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Butter and cheese amounts can vary depending on bread size and shape; better to use a bit more than less for optimal flavor and texture.
- Sourdough is preferred bread for this recipe: not too thick, not too thin, and not overly crusty for a perfect melt and texture.
- A combination of mozzarella for melt and cheese pull plus a flavoured cheese like vintage cheddar or gruyere produces the best taste and texture.
- Shredded cheese melts better than pre-sliced cheese; freshly grate your own for superior melting without anti-caking agents.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
