Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden bread layered with sharp cheddar, butter, and a fragrant touch of truffle oil.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Dairy & Oils

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 teaspoons truffle oil (white or black, to taste)

→ Seasonings

05 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat a large 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 evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
04 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning.
06 - Remove the sandwiches from the pan and let rest for 1 minute. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of truffle oil.
07 - Slice the sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A childhood comfort food transformed into something sophisticated enough to serve when someone special drops by.
  • Sharp cheddar plays beautifully against the earthy whisper of truffle oil, making every bite feel intentional.
  • Ready in 15 minutes, but tastes like you've been planning it all day.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on the butter spread or your bread will toast unevenly and taste dry; this sandwich lives or dies by that buttery exterior.
  • The truffle oil must go on after cooking, not in the pan, or the heat will cook away those delicate aromatic oils that make it special.
  • If your cheese isn't melting by the time your bread is golden, lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid for the last minute; patience beats burnt bread every time.
03 -
  • Softened butter spreads more evenly than cold butter, and that even coating is what gives you that perfect golden crust without any pale or burnt spots.
  • Buy truffle oil from a place you trust, and check the label; real truffle oil will say it contains actual truffle, not just truffle flavoring.
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