Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Golden sourdough sandwiches melted with sharp cheddar, finished with a fragrant drizzle of truffle oil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Dairy & Oils

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

→ Seasonings

05 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer the sharp cheddar evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
04 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Adjust heat to prevent burning.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet. Let rest for 1 minute, then drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of truffle oil.
07 - Slice the sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes of prep but tastes like you've been cooking all afternoon.
  • Sharp cheddar and truffle oil together create a depth that regular grilled cheese simply can't match.
  • You probably have most of the ingredients already, except maybe the truffle oil waiting to be used.
02 -
  • The truffle oil goes on after cooking, not before—heat destroys that delicate aroma you're paying for.
  • Medium heat is your best friend; too high and the bread chars before the cheese melts, too low and everything gets greasy and dense.
03 -
  • Slice your cheese before cooking so it melts evenly and completely—grated cheese has air pockets that slow down melting.
  • Let the bread rest one minute after cooking before slicing; this prevents the cheese from breaking apart and sliding out onto the plate.
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