Four Cheese Truffle Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

A golden sandwich of four cheeses and truffle oil for gourmet flavor with a crisp, melty bite.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Cheeses

02 - 2 ounces aged cheddar cheese, grated
03 - 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
04 - 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
05 - 2 ounces fontina cheese, grated

→ Spreads & Flavors

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
07 - 2 teaspoons truffle oil

→ Optional Additions

08 - 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped (optional)
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine grated cheddar, Gruyère, mozzarella, and fontina cheeses.
02 - Arrange bread slices on a flat surface. Using a spatula or butter knife, spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Drizzle ½ teaspoon truffle oil onto the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
04 - Evenly distribute the cheese mixture over the truffle-oiled sides of two bread slices.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and freshly ground black pepper over the cheese, if desired.
06 - Place the remaining bread slices on top of the filled sides, ensuring buttered side faces outward.
07 - Preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sandwiches and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, gently pressing until both sides are golden brown and cheese has melted.
08 - Transfer sandwiches from the skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve promptly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of everyday ingredients with one luxurious upgrade
  • Ready to eat in about twenty minutes start to finish
  • Packs a punch of flavor and texture with crisp edges and gooey centers
  • Feels elevated enough for guests but comforting enough for family
02 -
  • High in protein from four different cheeses
  • Ready in just twenty minutes which makes it a perfect quick meal
  • Completely vegetarian and easily adapted for dietary needs
  • Fontina is my secret favorite cheese here. Its creamy texture helps everything bind but its delicate flavor never overpowers
03 -
  • Never rush the cooking process. Lower and slower heat means evenly melted cheese and a perfectly golden crust
  • If you find the cheese not melting by the time the bread is done cover the pan loosely with a lid or piece of foil to trap the heat

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