Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese (Printable View)

Golden sourdough layered with sharp cheddar and finished with aromatic truffle oil for rich, buttery flavor.

# 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 - Evenly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on the skillet. Layer the cheddar cheese evenly over the bread and optionally sprinkle with black pepper.
04 - Cover with the remaining two bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side over medium heat, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts completely. Adjust heat to prevent burning.
06 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Drizzle 1 teaspoon truffle oil over each sandwich, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually took fifteen minutes.
  • Sharp cheddar has enough personality to stand up to truffle oil without getting lost.
  • The contrast between crispy, buttery bread and melted cheese is pure comfort with a whisper of elegance.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here—I learned this the hard way after burning three sandwiches at too-high temperature, which is embarrassing and wasteful.
  • Softened butter spreads without tearing the bread, and that matters more than you'd think for getting an even, beautiful crust.
  • The truffle oil goes on after cooking, not before—heat destroys its delicate flavors, so patience on this step is what separates good from unforgettable.
03 -
  • Let your butter soften to room temperature before spreading—it saves your bread from tears and bruises.
  • If you have time, let the finished sandwich rest for a minute before drizzling truffle oil so the cheese sets and the bread stays crispy.
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