Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Buttery sourdough toasted to golden with sharp cheddar and a rich truffle oil drizzle.

# What you 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)

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two buttered bread slices, buttered side down, onto the skillet. Evenly layer the cheddar cheese over the bread and optionally sprinkle with black pepper.
04 - Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, adjusting heat to prevent burning.
05 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 teaspoon of truffle oil.
06 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes of actual work but tastes like you spent an hour planning something special.
  • The sharp cheddar stays in the background until that first bite, when it suddenly becomes the star alongside the earthy whisper of truffle oil.
  • No fancy techniques required—just butter, heat, and the confidence that simple things done right are never boring.
02 -
  • Heat control is everything—medium is not a suggestion, it's a promise that your bread will brown before it burns.
  • Truffle oil is potent by design, so a teaspoon after cooking is all you need; pouring it directly into the pan wastes its delicate flavor to heat.
03 -
  • Let your butter soften to room temperature before spreading—cold butter tears the bread and uneven butter means uneven browning.
  • If you love cheese as much as I do, add a thin slice of mozzarella or Gruyère alongside the sharp cheddar for more depth and richness without losing that signature sharp edge.
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