Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese (Print out)

Sharp cheddar melted between buttery bread with a fragrant drizzle of truffle oil for extra richness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Dairy & Oils

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

→ Seasonings

05 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down in the skillet. Distribute sharp cheddar cheese evenly over them, and sprinkle with black pepper if using.
04 - Cover cheese with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melts. Adjust heat to avoid burning.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat and let rest for 1 minute. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon truffle oil.
07 - Cut sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes of actual work but tastes like you've been in the kitchen all afternoon.
  • The truffle oil transforms something nostalgic into something you'll crave and want to make again.
  • There's barely a learning curve—if you can make regular grilled cheese, you can absolutely nail this.
02 -
  • The butter must be soft enough to spread smoothly or you'll tear the bread and regret it instantly.
  • Medium heat is your friend—medium-high will give you a burnt exterior and cold cheese, which is the opposite of what you want.
  • Adding the truffle oil after cooking preserves its flavor and aroma, which would fade if you cooked it in the pan.
03 -
  • Let your butter reach room temperature before you start, or you'll spend five minutes wrestling with cold butter and torn bread.
  • If you're doubling this recipe, cook both sandwiches in the same pan but don't crowd it—give them space to brown properly.
  • Gluten-free bread works fine here, but it tends to cook a little faster and can be more delicate, so watch the heat and your timing.
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