Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Method

1. 1 Spread softened butter on the outside of both slices of bread, not the inside; the butter on the outside will make it golden and crispy when pan-fried.
2. 2 Spread Dijon mustard on the inside and then layer with shredded mozzarella.
3. 3 Adding dried sliced tomatoes and basil leaves, or soaking the tomatoes, will make the cake soft and mushy.
4. 4 Sprinkle grated cheese on top, then place the other slice of bread on top and press gently.
5. 5 Pan-fry over low heat for 4 minutes on each side, then cover for the last minute to allow the cheese to melt completely.

With an appliance

• Oven 25 min

  Replace step 5: Place the sandwich on a cast iron skillet in the middle rack of the oven at 220 degrees for 8 minutes, then flip after 4 minutes. The cheese will melt evenly without covering the pan, resulting in fewer brown butter streaks on the surface of the sandwich.