Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable)

A luxurious take on the classic featuring melty Gruyère and aromatic truffle oil between crispy, buttery sourdough slices.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread or artisan bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4.2 oz Gruyère cheese, grated or thinly sliced

→ Spreads & Oils

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons truffle oil, white or black

→ Seasoning

05 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
06 - Pinch of sea salt, optional

# How-To:

01 - Lay out bread slices and spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice.
02 - Flip bread over and drizzle truffle oil on the unbuttered side of two slices. Evenly distribute Gruyère cheese over the oiled slices.
03 - Season cheese lightly with black pepper and a pinch of salt if desired. Top each with remaining bread slices, butter side facing outward.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat.
05 - Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and crisp and cheese is melted. Lower heat if bread browns too quickly before cheese melts.
06 - Remove from pan, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It transforms a childhood comfort food into something that feels fancy enough for a late-night dinner party.
  • The truffle oil adds an elegant, aromatic depth without any complicated technique or hard-to-find ingredients.
  • You can make it start to finish in fifteen minutes, yet it tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
  • The contrast between crispy, buttery bread and molten Gruyère is deeply satisfying every single time.
02 -
  • Don't rush the heat, medium-low is key so the cheese melts completely before the bread burns.
  • Use real truffle oil, not synthetic, because the flavor difference is unmistakable and worth the few extra dollars.
  • Grate the Gruyère yourself if possible, pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that keep it from melting smoothly.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt faster and bond with the bread.
  • If you don't have truffle oil, a few paper-thin slices of fresh truffle laid directly on the cheese will blow your mind.
  • Make sure your butter is softened before spreading, cold butter tears the bread and leaves uneven coverage.
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