Description
Elevate your grilled cheese game with this Grown Up Grilled Cheese recipe. Packed with a mix of cheeses, savory bacon (optional), and peppery arugula, this gourmet sandwich is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Bread and Spread:
- 4 slices artisan sourdough or rustic bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Cheese and Fillings:
- 4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 slices gruyère cheese
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup baby arugula
- 4 slices cooked bacon (optional)
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Bread: Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer the Sandwich: On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread Dijon mustard. Layer the cheddar, gruyère, and provolone cheeses evenly between the two mustard-coated bread slices. Add red onion, arugula, and bacon if using. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
- Grill the Sandwich: Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side out. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing slightly, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let rest 1–2 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap out cheeses with smoked gouda or fontina for a new twist.
- Try adding tomato slices, caramelized onions, or a thin layer of fig jam for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
