Truffle Oil Grilled Cheese

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# Directions:

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

02 - Evenly butter one side of each bread slice.

03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer the cheddar cheese evenly over the bread and 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 as needed to prevent burning.

06 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon truffle oil.

07 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent hours thinking about lunch.
Sharp cheddar gets creamy and almost nutty when it hits that butter, and the truffle oil does something magical without overpowering the whole thing.

02 -

The cheese won't melt if you use medium-high heat expecting it to be faster—medium is your friend because it gives the cheese time to soften while the bread gets golden, not burnt.
Truffle oil tastes completely different when cold, so drizzle it over the warm sandwich; waiting until they've cooled is the difference between magic and disappointment.

03 -

Softened butter spreads like a dream and browns evenly, so take it out of the fridge about 10 minutes before you start cooking.
If your pan is too hot, the bread will burn before the cheese finishes melting; medium heat is slower but it actually gets you to the perfect result faster.