Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print out)

A gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese with melty Gruyère and aromatic truffle oil pressed between crispy, buttery bread slices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread or artisan bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4.2 oz Gruyère cheese, grated or thinly sliced

→ Spreads & Oils

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons truffle oil, white or black

→ Seasoning

05 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
06 - Pinch of sea salt, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Lay out all bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
02 - Flip the bread over and drizzle truffle oil on the unbuttered side of two slices.
03 - Evenly distribute Gruyère cheese over the truffle oil-drizzled bread slices. Season lightly with black pepper and salt if desired.
04 - Top each cheese-layered slice with a remaining bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing outward.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat.
06 - Place assembled sandwiches in the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and crispy and cheese is fully melted. Reduce heat if bread browns too quickly before cheese melts.
07 - Remove from pan and let rest 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes the comfort of grilled cheese and adds just enough luxury to feel like a treat without any fuss.
  • The truffle oil brings an earthy richness that makes every bite taste more expensive than it actually is.
  • You can make it in fifteen minutes with ingredients you probably already have, plus one small bottle that lasts forever.
  • The Gruyere melts into these perfect creamy pockets that stretch when you pull the sandwich apart.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is your friend, I learned this after burning the outside and biting into cold cheese in the middle more times than I want to admit.
  • Grated cheese melts faster and more evenly than thick slices, which can stay stubbornly solid while your bread turns too dark.
  • If your bread is browning too fast, just lower the heat and give the cheese time to catch up, there's no rush.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat beautifully and gives you the most even golden crust.
  • Press down gently with your spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt into every corner without squishing out the sides.
  • Buy a small bottle of truffle oil and keep it around, a little goes a long way and it turns ordinary dishes into something you'll want to make again and again.
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