Truffle Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A gourmet twist on the classic, combining truffle oil and creamy Gruyère between golden, buttery sourdough 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 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 to 2 tsp 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 bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
02 - Flip bread over and drizzle truffle oil on the unbuttered side of two slices. Evenly distribute grated Gruyère cheese over the oiled bread. Season lightly with black pepper and salt if desired.
03 - Top each cheese-covered slice with remaining bread slices, positioning butter side facing outward.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat until properly preheated.
05 - Place assembled sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crisp. Press gently during cooking.
06 - Flip sandwiches and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted. Lower heat if bread browns too quickly.
07 - Remove sandwiches from pan, let rest for 1 minute, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes the comfort food you already crave and elevates it without any fancy technique or hard to find ingredients.
  • The truffle oil adds an unexpected depth that makes every bite feel like a small luxury you actually have time to make.
  • Gruyère melts like a dream and gets those beautiful stretchy cheese pulls that make you want to take a picture before you take a bite.
02 -
  • If your bread is browning too fast but the cheese isn't melting, lower the heat immediately and cover the pan with a lid for a minute to trap the steam.
  • Grating the Gruyère instead of slicing it helps it melt faster and more evenly, which means you won't end up with burnt bread and cold cheese in the middle.
  • Truffle oil loses its aroma when heated directly, so always drizzle it on the bread before assembling, never in the pan.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently but consistently with your spatula while it cooks, it helps the cheese melt faster and creates better contact with the pan for even browning.
  • If you want an extra crispy crust, spread a tiny bit of mayonnaise on the outside of the bread along with the butter, it browns beautifully and adds a subtle tang.
  • Always taste your truffle oil before using it, some brands are much stronger than others and you may need to adjust the amount.
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