Melty Cheese Sourdough Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
01 -
4 pieces of sourdough bread
→ Spreads
02 -
2 tbsp soft unsalted butter
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1 tbsp mayo
→ Cheese Blend
04 -
1 cup shredded aged cheddar
05 -
1 cup shredded Gruyère
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1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (if you want)
→ Seasonings
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried)
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1/4 tsp smoked paprika
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Small bit of salt and pepper
→ Garnish
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Fresh arugula (if you want)
# Instructions:
01 -
Smear butter on one side of all sourdough pieces. Turn them over and put a thin coat of mayo on the other sides.
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Toss together the cheddar, Gruyère, blue cheese (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until everything's well mixed.
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Lay two bread slices with mayo facing up. Split the cheese mix between them, then cap with the other slices, mayo sides down.
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Warm up a non-stick pan or griddle on medium for about 2-3 minutes until it's nice and hot.
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Put sandwiches in the hot pan and let them cook for 3-4 minutes until they're crispy and golden on the bottom. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
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Flip them carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes. Add more butter if needed. They're done when the cheese is all melty and both sides look golden-brown.
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Take them off the heat and let them sit for a minute. Cut each one diagonally and eat while warm. Add some arugula on top if you'd like.
# Notes:
01 -
You can gently push down on the sandwiches with a spatula while they cook for extra crunch.
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Butter and mayo work together to make a tasty golden crust with a bit of tang.