Buy Now → Classic Grilled Cheese
A simple, classic grilled cheese on real sourdough, layered with sliced cheeses for a smooth, gooey melt and cooked slowly for a crisp, golden crust and an unapologetically gooey center.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Quick & Easy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 slices of naturally fermented sourdough bread with a crisp crust
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 8 slices of deli American cheese
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices baby Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat until evenly warm.
- Prepare the bread. Lightly brush one side of each slice of sourdough with melted butter, then spread a very thin, even layer of mayonnaise over the buttered side.
- Start open-face. Place the bread slices buttered-side down in the skillet, positioning them so the bottom edges touch. Work in batches if needed. On one slice of each pair, layer American cheese, then sharp cheddar. On the other slice of each pair, layer American cheese, then Gruyère.
- Begin melting. Cook until the bread is just beginning to turn golden on the bottom and the cheese has started to soften, about 2–3 minutes. Lift a corner with a spatula to check the color.
- Close the sandwiches. Gently flip one slice over the other—like closing a suitcase—to form sandwiches.
- Finish cooking. Continue cooking until the first side is deeply golden, about 2–3 minutes, then flip once and cook just until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully molten.
- Serve immediately. Transfer to a cutting board, slice if desired, and serve hot.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
- Use your preferred sourdough—this recipe works best with a bread that has some structure and crust, but choose what you enjoy.
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