Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Sharp cheddar melted between golden sourdough, finished with fragrant truffle oil drizzle.

# 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 white or black truffle oil

→ 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 - Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer the sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the bread. Sprinkle black pepper if using.
04 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Adjust heat to avoid burning.
06 - Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 teaspoon of truffle oil, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes to prep but tastes like you spent an hour thinking about dinner.
  • Sharp cheddar and truffle oil are a combination that just works—no complicated technique required.
  • You'll end up making this for guests and pretending it wasn't effortless.
02 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable—go higher and you'll char the bread before the cheese melts, go lower and you'll end up with a sad, pale sandwich that tastes like it lost a fight.
  • The truffle oil goes on after cooking, never during; heat destroys those delicate, expensive flavor compounds you're paying for.
03 -
  • Grate your cheddar instead of slicing it if you want it to melt faster and more evenly throughout the sandwich.
  • If your truffle oil has been sitting around, smell it first—it should smell wonderful, not musty, which is how you know it's still worth using.
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