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World’s Best Grilled Cheese

Are you ready for a grilled cheese sandwich experience like no other? Get ready to indulge in the ultimate triple-layered grilled cheese sandwich, featuring a medley of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe takes the classic grilled cheese to new heights by incorporating three layers of goodness: clarified butter, creamy béchamel sauce, and a delectable blend of gruyere, Colby, and cheddar cheese. All of this sandwiched between three slices of perfectly toasted sourdough bread, resulting in pure cheesy perfection.

First, you'll make clarified butter, which provides a rich and nutty flavor as it coats the bread. Then, delve into the secrets of crafting a velvety béchamel sauce that adds a luscious and creamy element to the sandwich.

Once the foundation is set, it's time to assemble the star of the show – the cheese! Combine the delightful flavors of gruyere, Colby, and cheddar, resulting in a cheesy trifecta that melts to perfection. Each layer of cheese adds its unique character, ranging from the nutty and slightly sweet notes of gruyere to the sharp tanginess of cheddar.

To elevate the entire experience, we're going with sourdough bread – a choice that brings a delightful texture and flavor to the sandwich. The sourdough's crispy crust and soft, chewy interior provide the perfect canvas for our triple-layered cheese creation.

Once assembled, it's time to grill, ensuring that each layer melds together harmoniously and the bread becomes perfectly golden and crunchy. The moment you take your first bite, the flavors will burst in your mouth, creating a symphony of cheese, butter, and creamy béchamel.

Whether you're a grilled cheese enthusiast or simply looking to elevate your sandwich game, this recipe is a must-try. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to experience the cheesy delight of this ultimate triple-layered grilled cheese sandwich.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Servings

Ingredients

6 oz Gruyere cheese
6 oz Colby Cheese
6 oz Cheddar Cheese
2-4 sticks Butter
2 tbl Butter
2 tbl Flour
1 ¼ cup Milk Warm milk before adding
¾ tsp Salt
¼ tsp White pepper Regular pepper works too
1 tbl Dijon mustard
¼ tsp Freshly ground nutmeg
1 loaf Sourdough bread
¼ cup Chopped parsley Optional

Instructions

Prepare Cheese

Shred all cheese into separate piles

Clarified Butter

Melt 2-4 sticks of butter over medium heat
Use a spoon to carefully skim milk solids from top
After all milk solids from top are skimmed, pour through cheesecloth inside a fine mesh strainer

Béchamel Sauce

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small sauce pan
Add 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour and whisk to incorporate cooking for 1-2 minutes until raw flour smell is gone
Add warm milk slowly whisking the entire time
Cook 6-7 minutes until thickened
Turn off heat and whisk in salt, white pepper, dijon mustard and nutmeg

Grilled Cheese

Melt 1-2 tablespoons of clarified butter in heavy pan such as a cast iron pan
Coat 1 slice of sourdough bread with béchamel sauce and place in pan
Add gruyere cheese to bread – pile it high
Coat another slice with béchamel sauce and place béchamel sauce side down
After 1-2 minutes when bottom bread is nicely toasted remove from pan, melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter, and flip sandwich
Add mix of colby and cheddar cheese to top of sandwich
Top with another slice of bread with béchamel sauce
After 1-2 minutes when bottom bread is nicely toasted remove from pan, melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter, and flip sandwich
Garnish with parsley if desired

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