Three-Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Version)

A decadent sandwich featuring mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone for a gooey, flavorful melt with crispy crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices country-style or sourdough bread

→ Cheeses

02 - 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
04 - 2 oz shredded provolone cheese

→ Spread

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional

06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for extra flavor
07 - Pinch of black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Lay out the bread slices on a clean surface. If desired, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on two slices.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone cheese. Mix until evenly blended.
03 - Evenly divide the cheese mixture between two bread slices. Sprinkle with black pepper if desired. Top each with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
04 - Spread a thin, even layer of butter on the outside of each sandwich, coating both the top and bottom surfaces.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat until evenly warmed.
06 - Place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from the pan and let rest for 1 minute. Slice and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Three cheeses melt together into one ridiculously gooey, stretchy bite that makes you forget you are just eating a sandwich.
  • It takes twenty minutes from start to finish, which means you can make it on a whim when nothing else sounds good.
  • The crispy buttered crust shatters perfectly against the soft, melted center.
  • You probably already have everything you need sitting in your fridge right now.
02 -
  • Do not rush the heat, medium-low is your friend because high heat will burn the bread before the cheese even thinks about melting.
  • Softened butter spreads without tearing the bread, which sounds small but makes a huge difference in getting an even, golden crust.
  • Mixing the cheeses first prevents one from dominating and gives you a balanced, complex flavor in every single bite.
03 -
  • Try spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise on the outside instead of butter for an even crispier, more golden crust with a subtle tang.
  • Press gently with your spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt faster and create better contact with the pan for more even browning.
  • Let the sandwich rest for a full minute before slicing so the cheese firms up just enough to stay inside instead of oozing everywhere.
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