Description
This Best Ever Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe features a delightful combination of sourdough bread layered with creamy goat cheese, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Perfectly grilled to golden perfection with a buttery crust, this sandwich is a comforting, gooey classic that pairs wonderfully with tomato soup for a cozy meal any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Cheeses
- 3 thin slices cheddar cheese per sandwich (about 12 slices total)
- 3 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese per sandwich (about 12 slices total)
- 1/2 cup chevre goat cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread, ensuring even coverage for a golden, crispy crust.
- Add goat cheese: On the non-buttered side of each bread slice, spread a thin layer of chevre goat cheese. This adds a rich and tangy flavor base for the sandwich.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and melt a large spoonful of butter in the pan to prevent sticking and add extra buttery flavor.
- Start grilling: Place 4 slices of the prepared bread butter-side-down in the skillet. Immediately top each with 3 slices of cheddar cheese and 3 slices of Monterey Jack cheese, layering the cheeses evenly.
- Brown the bread and melt cheese: Grill the bread and cheese for a couple of minutes until the cheese begins to melt and the bread on the bottom side is nicely browned.
- Assemble and flip: Place the remaining bread slices butter-side-up on top of the cheese layers, press down gently to compress the sandwich, and carefully flip each sandwich over using a spatula.
- Finish grilling: Continue to grill until the cheese is completely melted and the second side of the bread is golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes more.
- Serve: Remove sandwiches from heat and serve immediately, ideally paired with warm tomato soup for a classic comfort meal.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan to prevent sticking.
- Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning the bread while ensuring the cheese melts thoroughly.
- You can experiment with other types of bread or cheese to customize your grilled cheese.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling herbs like thyme or adding a slice of tomato inside the sandwich.
- Make sandwiches in batches if your skillet can’t fit all slices at once.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling on stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled cheese sandwich, classic grilled cheese, sourdough grilled cheese, cheddar grilled cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, comfort food, easy lunch recipe
