Triple Cheese Sourdough Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Layers of cheddar, provolone, and mozzarella melted between golden crispy sourdough. A gourmet comfort classic.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 4 slices thick sourdough bread
02 - 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 2 slices provolone cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Spreads & Fats

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, optional for extra crispiness

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Lay out sourdough slices. Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice. If using mayonnaise, spread a thin layer on the other side for enhanced crispiness.
02 - Place two slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer each with 1 slice cheddar, 1 slice provolone, and half the shredded mozzarella.
03 - Top each layered slice with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
05 - Place sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted. Flip carefully to avoid spillage.
06 - Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then cut and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The three cheese blend creates layers of flavor that sing together, from sharp cheddar punch to creamy mozzarella pull
  • That sourdough crunch is the kind of textural perfection that makes you close your eyes while chewing
02 -
  • Medium low heat is not a suggestion, it is the difference between golden perfection and burnt bread with unmelted cheese
  • The one minute rest period seems impossible when you are hungry, but cutting too soon makes half your cheese escape onto the cutting board
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, the heat distribution creates the most even browning
  • Mayonnaise on the exterior sounds strange until you taste the restaurant quality crunch it creates
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