Parmesan-Crusted Sourdough Grilled Cheese
An Italian comfort sandwich
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 8 slices fresh sourdough
- 16 slices white American deli cheese Cooper is my favorite
- 16 slices fresh sliced pepper jack cheese
- 1/3 lb fresh parmesan for grating
- 1 stick butter
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- sea salt + lemon for finishing
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat and melt 2 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- When the butter melts and beings to sizzle, place two slices of sourdough and wiggle around in the pan to coat evenly.
- On top of one slice of bread, place 2 slices of white American cheese and 2 slices of pepper jack.
- Place the other slice of bread on top and press down with a spatula or sandwich press.
- While sandwich is cooking, grate over an even amount of fresh parmesan and when it melts, flip sandwich over and grate another layer of parmesan over the other side.
- Once cheese melts on second side, flip and cook for 3-4 minutes to crisp.
- Cheese should be melted and crispy around the edges of the bread.
- Transfer grilled cheese to a plate and top with sea salt and fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- Don't take grilled cheese too seriously. Use whatever cheese combo you like! And don't feel guilty for eating two if you need to.
- To help melt the cheese, place about a half teaspoon of water in the hot pan and immediately cover to steam.