Photograph of the finished Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Vietnam · Bánh mì sandwich nướng phô mai

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Sliced sandwich bread Sliced sandwich bread 16 slices
  • Photograph of Mozzarella Mozzarella 9.9 oz
  • Photograph of Grated cheese Grated cheese 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Unsalted butter Unsalted butter 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Tomato Tomato 2
  • Photograph of Italian basil Italian basil 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.3 oz
  • Photograph of Dijon mustard Dijon mustard 1.1 oz

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.

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