Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Elevate your sandwich game with this decadent Gourmet Grilled Cheese recipe, a mouthwatering upgrade on the classic comfort food. Built on the rich foundation of thick-cut sourdough bread, this sandwich layers sharp cheddar and nutty Gruyère cheeses for the ultimate melty, gooey interior. What sets it apart? A luscious spread of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and fragrant thyme, paired with the sweet-savory depth of caramelized onions. Each slice is buttered to golden perfection on a skillet, creating a crispy, flavorful crust while sealing in all that cheesy goodness. Perfect as a quick yet indulgent meal, this gourmet twist on grilled cheese will redefine your definition of delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Thick-cut sourdough bread
- 2 slices Sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 slices Gruyère cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Caramelized onions
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and fresh thyme leaves to create a flavorful spread.
Spread one side of each sourdough bread slice with the prepared mayonnaise mixture.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Butter the opposite side of each bread slice with 1/2 tablespoon of butter per slice.
Lay two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet. Place one slice of cheddar cheese and one slice of Gruyère cheese on top of each bread slice.
Evenly distribute the caramelized onions over the cheese, then top with the remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side facing up.
Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
Flip each sandwich carefully and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, allowing the other side to become golden brown and the cheese fully melted.
Remove from the skillet, let cool for 1-2 minutes, and slice in half before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.2 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 2156 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.0 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1005 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
