Description
A quick and comforting sourdough grilled cheese made with sharp cheddar and nutty Swiss, crisped in butter and mayonnaise for an extra golden, crunchy finish.
Ingredients
4 slices sourdough bread
4 tablespoons butter, softened and divided
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat until evenly warm.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Place 2 slices of cheddar and 2 slices of Swiss cheese on one slice of bread, buttered side facing in. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side toward the cheese. Repeat to make a second sandwich.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the outside of the top slice of each sandwich.
- Place the sandwiches mayo-side down in the skillet, then spread the remaining mayonnaise on the top sides.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until the bread is deeply golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the skillet and serve warm.
Notes
Cook over medium-low heat to prevent burning before the cheese melts.
Sourdough works best, but any thick-sliced bread can be used.
This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh for maximum crispness.
A skillet reheating method keeps leftovers crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
