There’s nothing better than a grilled cheese sandwich! This gourmet grilled cheese elevates the classic with indulgent Italian flavors.
The Best Grilled Cheese Ever!
This is a recipe you’ll definitely make again and again! It’s quick, simple, and loaded with an exciting blend of flavors. Oh and if that’s not enough – It’s full of cheese! You’re welcome ?
Why This Recipe Works
- The pesto adds a kick of flavor that elevates the recipe to a whole new level.
- Adding garlic and herbs to the butter adds indulgence to the sandwich.
- Using a mixture of cheeses adds complexity to the flavors.
What Bread For Gourmet Grilled Cheese
When you’re making a gooey, cheese-filled hot sandwich, a sturdier bread works best. Breads like sourdough or pumpernickel are great for bringing lots of flavor or for a more traditional taste, crusty Pullman, and Italian bread work too!
What cheese for grilled cheese
For grilled cheese, the most important thing you need is a cheese that melts easily to get that gooey center everyone craves.
Cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, Provolone, Colby, Gouda, and Monterey Jack are all great options.
How To Make Grilled Cheese
- Preheat your pan over medium-low heat.
- Butter one side of the bread and place it in the pan butter side down.
- Add the cheese and cover with a second piece of buttered bread (butter side up).
- Cook until golden and the cheese is melted.
Erren’s Top Tips
- Start with the heat at medium-low and adjust it as you cook, to ensure that the bread toasts at the same rate that the cheese melts.
- Spread the butter to the edge of the bread to ensure every bite is as good as it could be!
- Don’t move the sandwich too much during cooking. The key to getting it golden brown is keeping it still in the pan.
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Let’s Make Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 slices thick-sliced bread
- 3 tablespoons red pesto or green pesto
- 12 oz mozzarella shredded
- 4 slices provolone cheese or Fontina
Instructions
- Preheat a cast large skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, softened butter, and oregano.
- Spread a quarter of the butter mixture over one side of two pieces of bread and place butter side down in the skillet.
- Top each slice with a quarter of the mozzarella and a slice of provolone spread the inside of two more pieces of bread with the pesto, and the other side with the butter mixture. Place them pesto side down on top of the cheese to form a sandwich.
- Grill until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and grill the other side until golden. then repeat to make two more sandwiches. Serve hot.
Tips + Notes
- Start with the heat at medium-low and adjust it as you cook, to ensure that the bread toasts at the same rate that the cheese melts.
- Spread the butter to the edge of the bread to ensure every bite is as good as it can be!
- Don’t move the sandwich too much during cooking. The key to getting it golden brown is keeping it still in the pan.
Deborah says
Where is the red pesto link?
Erren says
Hi Deborah, So sorry for the late reply. I haven’t been well for some time and the app on my phone doesn’t allow me to reply to comments. There is a link in the post, but here it is again… https://www.errenskitchen.com/angel-hair-red-pesto-sauce/
HD says
That ooey gooey cheese is was SO good!.
Patty Haxton Anderson says
Good lord this sounds so delicious. Lovely idea.