Gourmet Grilled Cheese

This gourmet grilled cheese recipe is an upgraded version of the classic! A few tricks give it a sticky, smoky, and sweet taste.

Some days you need grilled cheese, why not the classic? try that Grilled cheese gourmet! This version is just as toasty and gooey as the original, with a few twists to enhance the flavors. It’s smoky, salty, and sweet, with just the right amount of crunch from French toast to melted cheese. You will find yourself sighing with pleasure after every bite. (Or at least we were!) Here’s how to build gourmet grilled cheese in minutes!

Best cheese for a gourmet grilled cheese

The best cheese to take this sandwich to gourmet level? Here are three tips to upgrade your sandwich:

• Use grated cheese. Correct: There are no slices of cheese here! Shredded has just the right texture to melt into a gooey mess (trust us).
• Use smoked Gouda! It is worth checking out this incredibly tasty cheese. This gives the whole sandwich a smoky, indulgent flavor (there’s no substitute).
• Decorate with another cheese. Another way to make it greedy? Several types of cheese. Add a cheese or two here: we used a rich yellow cheddar. Other ideas: white cheddar, mozzarella, or manchego would be fantastic.

The best bread for a gourmet grilled cheese

What’s the best bread for a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich? Here are some hints:

• Use artisanal bread. No miracle bread or doughy wheat bread here! Use artisan breads like crusty or sourdough bread. Bonus points for homemade bread!
• Make sure the bread is not too crusty. Artisan bread that is too crusty can result in very hard crusts that are difficult to bite into. Here we used a store-bought sourdough bread that had just the right texture.

Add a touch of sweetness!

Another tip for preparing gourmet grilled cheese? Add a touch of sweetness to accompany the savory and salty notes! It’s a way to make it taste high without effort. Here are a few ideas:

• jam such as fig, apricot, jalapeno or tomato (we used a locally made tomato jam which was excellent!). Choose flavors that go well with cheese!
• Honey like pure honey or even hot honey
• apple or pear slices Also add a nice touch of sweet freshness (avoid jam)

Would you like to prepare several sandwiches at the same time? Once you’ve layered the sandwich, move on to the grilled cheese in the oven.

Other additions to gourmet grilled cheeses

Use this recipe as a template for your own creative ideas for this elevated sandwich! Here are some additional fun supplement ideas:

What to serve with gourmet grilled cheese

The best way to make gourmet grilled cheese into a meal? Grilled cheese with tomato soup or some excellent salads would be perfect. Here are some of our best side serving ideas:

This gourmet grilled cheese recipe is…

Vegetarian.