Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden sourdough bread with melted sharp cheddar and a fragrant drizzle of truffle oil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Dairy & Oils

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

→ Seasonings

05 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two of the bread slices buttered side down in the skillet. Evenly distribute sharp cheddar over the bread, adding black pepper if desired. Cover with the remaining slices, buttered side up.
04 - Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Adjust heat to avoid burning.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet. Allow to rest for 1 minute, then drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of truffle oil. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sharp cheddar paired with truffle oil creates a umami depth that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • Ready in 15 minutes but feels like a restaurant moment, making it perfect for weeknight dinners that need a little magic.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on medium heat—too high and your bread burns while the cheese stays cold inside, which happened to me exactly once.
  • Truffle oil smells incredible but tastes sharp if you overdo it, so that 1 teaspoon per sandwich is the sweet spot, not a minimum.
03 -
  • Always let the sandwich rest for exactly one minute after coming out of the pan—it lets the cheese set just enough that it won't ooze out when you slice it, but stays melted and gooey inside.
  • If you're making two at once, cook them one at a time instead of cramming them both in the pan, because they need proper contact with the heat to develop that golden crust.
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