The Cheesemonger's Grilled Cheese Sandwich
May 2009
Makes: 1 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
- Butter, at room temperature
- 2 slices white bread
- Pepper
- 2 ounces gruyere or jarlsberg cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- Hot or sweet mustard, for serving
- Bread-and-butter pickles, for serving
- Butter each side of the bread slices. In a large skillet, cook the bread over medium-low heat, turning once, until just golden, about 5 minutes; season one side of each slice with pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over 1 bread slice, then set the other slice into place. Cook the sandwich, turning once, until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately with the mustard and pickles.