Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable Version)

A gourmet twist on the classic sandwich with Gruyère cheese and truffle oil, ready in just 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough 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

# Step-by-Step:

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. Distribute grated Gruyère evenly over the oil-drizzled bread, then season lightly with black pepper and salt if desired.
03 - Top each cheese-covered bread slice with remaining bread slices, keeping the buttered side facing outward.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat for even cooking.
05 - Place assembled sandwiches in the heated pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and crisp with melted cheese inside. Lower heat if bread browns too quickly before cheese melts.
06 - Remove sandwiches from pan and let rest 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms pantry staples into something that feels like a treat from a bistro.
  • The truffle oil adds an indulgent aroma without any complicated technique.
  • It cooks in under fifteen minutes but tastes like you spent an hour on it.
  • Gruyère melts like a dream and brings nutty, complex flavor to every bite.
02 -
  • Keep the heat at medium-low or the bread will burn before the cheese has a chance to melt properly.
  • Use softened butter instead of melted, it spreads more evenly and creates a better crust.
  • Don't skip the resting step, it keeps the cheese from sliding out when you slice.
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts smoother and tastes fresher.
  • Press the sandwich gently with the spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt faster and create better contact with the pan.
  • If the bread is browning too fast, lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid for a minute to trap steam and melt the cheese through.
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