Three-Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable)

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

# What You 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
07 - Pinch of black pepper

# How To Make It:

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. Mix well.
03 - Evenly divide the cheese mixture between two bread slices. Sprinkle with black pepper if using. Top each with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
04 - Spread a thin, even layer of butter on the outside of each sandwich, covering both top and bottom surfaces.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
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 diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Three different cheeses means you get creamy, sharp, and stretchy all in one bite without any of them overpowering the others.
  • It takes twenty minutes from start to finish, which is faster than ordering delivery and infinitely more satisfying.
  • The crispy buttered crust gives you that audible crunch that makes everyone in the room turn toward the kitchen.
  • It works as comfort food for one or as an easy dinner when you need to feed people quickly without fuss.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is essential because high heat will brown the bread before the cheese in the center has a chance to melt, leaving you with a beautiful exterior and cold, unmelted shreds inside.
  • Softened butter spreads without tearing the bread and creates an even golden crust, while cold butter leaves clumps and burns in spots.
  • Mixing the three cheeses before assembling ensures every bite has all three flavors instead of random pockets of one cheese or another.
03 -
  • Try spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise on the outside instead of butter for an even crispier, golden crust with a subtle tangy flavor.
  • Press the sandwich gently with the spatula while it cooks to encourage even contact with the pan, but don't smash it flat or you'll squeeze out all the melted cheese.
  • If your skillet isn't nonstick, add a tiny bit of butter to the pan itself before placing the sandwiches to prevent sticking and add extra richness to the crust.
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