Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Dairy & Oils

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

04 - 2 teaspoons truffle oil (white or black, to taste)

→ Seasonings

05 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

02 - Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.

03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer the cheddar cheese evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with black pepper if desired.

04 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

05 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Adjust heat to prevent burning.

06 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet. Let rest for 1 minute, then drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of truffle oil.

07 - Slice the sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

The truffle oil transforms something familiar into something that feels fancy without actual effort
Ready in fifteen minutes but tastes like it came from a restaurant
Perfect for when you want comfort food but also need to feel slightly fancy

02 -

Truffle oil varies wildly in intensity, start with less and you can always add more but you can not take it back
Low and slow wins the race, rushing the heat burns the bread before the cheese has a chance to melt properly
The one minute rest feels unnecessary but prevents that sad moment when all the cheese slides out the first time you cut it

03 -

Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and creates the most beautiful golden crust
Grate your own cheese from a block for the meltiest possible result
Keep the heat medium, not medium high, patience prevents burned bread and unmelted cheese disappointment