3 cheese grilled cheese
This 3 cheese grilled cheese sandwich combines sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and Monterey Jack for the ultimate gooey melt with a golden crispy crust. Perfect for an easy lunch or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sturdy bread such as sourdough or white sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese , freshly shredded
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese , freshly shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese , freshly shredded
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium low heat.
- Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread butter side down in the skillet.
- Evenly divide the cheddar, Gruyere, and Monterey Jack over the bread.
- Top with remaining slices of bread, butter side facing up.
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat, rest 1 minute, slice, and serve.
Notes
For best melting, always shred cheese from a block.
• Cook low and slow to avoid burning before the center melts.
• For extra crispiness, spread a very thin layer of mayonnaise on the bread before buttering.
• Add cooked bacon, thin apple slices, or tomato for variation.
• Cook low and slow to avoid burning before the center melts.
• For extra crispiness, spread a very thin layer of mayonnaise on the bread before buttering.
• Add cooked bacon, thin apple slices, or tomato for variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 620kcal