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A perfectly grilled cheese sandwich, cut in half and stacked, with gooey melted cheese oozing out. A delicious grilled cheese recipe.

What I Cook When I Crave Grilled Cheese Recipes

This recipe is for a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich that is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. It uses a combination of cheeses and a special mayonnaise mixture for extra flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 659
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened, divided
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 ounces Brie cheese rind removed and sliced
For the Mayonnaise Mixture
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Electric griddle
  • Small bowl
  • Another bowl

Method
 

  1. Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Toast bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Manchego cheese, onion powder and remaining 3 tablespoons butter.
  3. In another bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere.
  4. To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie.
  5. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich.
  6. Place in same skillet, and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 659kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1017mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe is a great base for variations. You can add different types of bread, cheeses, or even some cooked meats or vegetables to make it your own.

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