Sourdough Grilled Cheese - Cooking Like Kate

Sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches served on some brown parchment paper and garnished with fresh thyme

Equipment

Ingredients

2 slices artisanal sourdough bread thick-cut
1/4 cup gruyère cheese grated
1/4 cup aged white cheddar grated
1/4 cup fontina cheese grated
1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, mayonnaise, and finely chopped parsley until well combined. This will be the spread for the outside of the bread.
1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp fresh parsley
In another bowl, mix the Gruyère, aged white cheddar, and Fontina cheeses. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the flavors.
1/4 cup gruyère cheese, 1/4 cup aged white cheddar, 1/4 cup fontina cheese, salt and pepper to taste
Spread the butter-mayo-parsley mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice. This side will face outward during cooking.
2 slices artisanal sourdough bread
Layer the cheese mixture evenly between the two slices of bread, with the butter-mayo-parsley-coated sides facing outward.
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is hot, place the sandwich in the pan and cover it with a lid. The lid will trap heat and help the cheese melt evenly. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula to achieve a golden, crispy crust.
For an extra melty sandwich, transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes. This will ensure the cheese is fully melted without burning the bread.
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute. This allows the cheese to settle slightly, making the cheese pull even more dramatic. Slice the sandwich diagonally, garnish with fresh thyme leaves, and enjoy the gooey, melty perfection.

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Notes

Use room-temperature cheese for better melting.
Grate cheese fresh for a smoother melt.
Spread butter-mayo mixture evenly for a crispy crust.
Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning.
Cover with a lid to help cheese melt thoroughly.
Rest the sandwich before slicing for the best cheese pull.

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