Sourdough Grilled Cheese with Cheddar and Gruyère

Crisp, golden sourdough bread and a completely melted layer of Cheddar and Gruyère make this sourdough grilled cheese a satisfying choice when you want a hot sandwich in just 10 minutes. Freshly grated cheese melts between two 1/2-inch-thick bread slices, while mayonnaise helps the outside cook to an evenly golden brown finish.

The sandwich cooks over low heat in a covered skillet, giving the cheese time to melt before the bread becomes too dark. Butter coats the pan and adds richness as each side turns crisp. This method also works as a flexible guide, so you can choose another cheese or include additions you enjoy. Slice the finished sandwich in half and serve it immediately while the bread is crisp and the cheese is hot.

Golden Bread With Completely Melted Cheese

Low heat helps the bread become evenly golden brown and crispy while the cheese melts. Covering the skillet holds in heat during cooking. The entire sandwich takes 10 minutes from start to finish.

Sourdough Grilled Cheese

Thick slices of sourdough bread are layered with freshly grated Cheddar and Gruyère. The sandwich cooks in butter over low heat with the skillet covered until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.

Ingredients

• 2 slices Sourdough Bread
• 1 TBS Unsalted Butter
• 2 tsp Mayonnaise
• 3.5 oz Cheddar, freshly grated
• 1 oz Gruyère, freshly grated

Instructions

1. Preheat the cast-iron skillet over low heat. As the skillet preheats, slice two 1/2-inch thick slices of sourdough bread and freshly grate your cheese into a bowl or cutting board.
2. Use a knife to spread a teaspoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
3. Add one tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet and swirl it around until it melts. Place one slice of bread mayo-side down in the pan and sprinkle the cheese on top of the bread. Put the other side of bread on top of the cheese, mayo-side up.
4. Cover the pan with the lid and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom of the bread is evenly golden brown and crispy.
5. Remove the lid and use a spatula to flip the sandwich over. Cover with the lid again and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the bottom is golden brown.
6. Remove from the heat and place onto a cutting board. Use a serrated knife to slice in half and enjoy immediately!

Notes

• Follow my guide for more detailed instructions and photos to make this guide step-by-step with more grilled cheese tips.

Variations and Serving Ideas

Choose any cheese you want and include other additions you like. Serve the sandwich immediately after slicing it in half.

Tips for Golden, Crisp Sourdough

Preheat the skillet over low heat while you prepare the bread and cheese. Freshly grate the cheese before assembling the sandwich.

Keep the heat low and cover the pan while each side cooks. Flip the sandwich once the first side is evenly golden brown and crispy, then continue cooking until the second side is golden and the cheese is completely melted.

Sourdough Grilled Cheese FAQ

Conclusion

This sourdough grilled cheese combines crisp, golden bread with freshly grated Cheddar and Gruyère, all cooked in a covered skillet over low heat until completely melted.

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Sourdough Grilled Cheese

Thick slices of sourdough bread layered with freshly grated Cheddar and Gruyère, then cooked slowly in butter until golden, crisp, and completely melted inside.

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Prep Time 4 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 sandwich

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 966

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Sourdough Grilled Cheese

• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp mayonnaise
• 3.5 oz Cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 1 oz Gruyère cheese, freshly grated

Equipment

• Box grater
• 10-inch cast iron skillet or nonstick pan
• Lid for pan
• Spatula
• Serrated knife
• Cutting board

Method

 

1. Preheat a cast iron skillet over low heat. While the skillet heats, cut two 1/2-inch-thick slices of sourdough bread and freshly grate the Cheddar and Gruyère.
2. Spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
3. Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and swirl it around until melted.
4. Place one slice of bread mayonnaise-side down in the skillet. Sprinkle the grated Cheddar and Gruyère evenly over the bread, then place the second slice on top with the mayonnaise-side facing up.
5. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom slice is evenly golden brown and crisp.
6. Remove the lid and flip the sandwich with a spatula. Cover the skillet again and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the second side is golden brown.
7. Remove the sandwich from the heat and transfer it to a cutting board. Slice it in half with a serrated knife and serve immediately.

Notes

Refer to the accompanying step-by-step guide and photos for additional grilled cheese tips and more detailed instructions.