This recipe will teach you how to make a delectable grilled cheese sandwich using premium ingredients. With a combination of gooey cheese, flavorful spreads, and perfectly toasted bread, this gourmet twist on a classic sandwich will have your taste buds dancing. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make recipe that will elevate your grilled cheese game to the next level.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of artisan bread
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
Directions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, dried basil, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create a flavorful spread.
- Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, onto the skillet or griddle.
- Spread a generous amount of the prepared spread on the top side of each bread slice.
- Top each slice with a layer of cheddar cheese, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese, and finally a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
- Place the remaining two slices of bread on top, butter-side up.
- Cook the sandwiches for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the skillet or griddle and let them cool for a minute.
- Cut the sandwiches diagonally and serve hot.
- Enjoy your gourmet grilled cheese sandwich with your favorite soup or salad!
Interesting Facts
Grilled cheese sandwiches became popular in the United States during the Great Depression when cheese and bread were inexpensive.
April is National Grilled Cheese Month in the United States, celebrating this beloved comfort food.
The world record for the largest grilled cheese sandwich weighed 320 pounds!