Description
Learn how to break grilled cheese naturally with our easy recipe. Discover the best tips for a delicious sandwich!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices high-quality sourdough bread (½ inch thick slices)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 ounces (about ½ cup) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 2 ounces (about ½ cup) low-moisture mozzarella, freshly grated
- 1 ounce (about ¼ cup) Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Non-stick cooking spray or additional butter for the pan
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Materials Before heating anything, gather all your ingredients and tools. If using a brick or press as your weight, wrap it in aluminum foil to keep it clean. Grate all cheeses and combine them in a bowl with the garlic powder, pepper, and salt. This cheese mixture creates the perfect melt consistency for your Brick Grilled Cheese and ensures even distribution of flavors.
- Step 2: Build Your Sandwich Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice—this will be the exterior of your sandwich. On the non-buttered side of one slice, spread the optional Dijon mustard for a subtle tang that complements the rich cheeses. Place half of your cheese mixture on top of the mustard, distribute evenly, then add the remaining cheese. Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing outward. Press gently to compact the sandwich slightly before cooking.
- Step 3: Start the Cooking Process Place your skillet over medium-low heat and allow it to warm gradually. Once the pan is evenly heated (test by sprinkling a few drops of water—they should sizzle gently), place your sandwich in the center of the pan. Cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until the bottom begins to turn golden brown.
- Step 4: Apply the Brick Technique Using a spatula, carefully flip the sandwich over. Immediately place your wrapped brick or press gently on top of the sandwich. The weight should be substantial enough to press the sandwich down but not so heavy that it forces the cheese out. This is the signature step that makes the Brick Grilled Cheese technique special, creating even browning and helping the cheese melt perfectly.
- Step 5: Finish and Serve After 2-3 more minutes with the weight applied, check the bottom of the sandwich for even browning. If needed, flip once more for 30 seconds without the weight to ensure both sides are perfectly crisp. Remove from heat, let rest for 30 seconds (this helps set the cheese slightly), then slice diagonally and serve immediately while the cheese is at its peak melting point.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg