Description
A gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring tangy artisanal sourdough bread and sharp cheddar cheese, creating the perfect balance of crispy exterior and creamy melted center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices artisanal sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), chopped
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for even cooking
- Butter the bread: Generously spread butter on one side of each sourdough slice
- Assemble sandwich: Place one slice butter-side down, add grated cheddar, top with second slice butter-side up
- First side cooking: Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes
- Flip and finish: Carefully flip, press gently, cook another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts completely
- Serve immediately: Remove from heat, slice into triangles or squares, serve warm
Notes
- Grate your own cheese for superior melting compared to pre-shredded varieties
- Keep heat at medium to prevent burning while ensuring proper cheese melting
- Let butter soften slightly for easier spreading without tearing the bread
- Use day-old sourdough for better structure and less moisture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: sourdough grilled cheese, artisanal bread, sharp cheddar, comfort food, sandwich recipe, easy lunch