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Perfect Classic Sourdough Grilled Cheese

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

đź“ť Ingredients
 4 slices sourdough bread, Âľ- to 1-inch thick
 1 tbsp softened butter —or mayo—per slice (4 tbsp total)
 4 oz aged cheddar, thin-sliced or freshly shredded
 2 oz Gruyère (optional for extra melt)
 Pinch of kosher salt (if using unsalted butter)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
1

Pre-heat skillet
Heat a cast-iron or heavy non-stick pan over medium-low.

2

Butter bread
Spread softened butter edge-to-edge on the outsides of all bread slices.

3

Assemble
Lay one slice (butter-side down) in the pan. Cover with half the cheddar, then Gruyère, then the rest of the cheddar. Top with the second slice, butter-side up.

4

Grill, low & slow
Cook 3–4 min until the bottom is deep-golden. Flip once. Press gently and cook another 3–4 min until cheese is fully melted.

5

Rest & serve
Transfer to a board, rest 1 min (cheese sets), slice, and enjoy.

Notes

💡 Smokey’s Tips:

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g44%
Sodium 700mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 32g12%
Protein 22g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.