Um….excuse me while I have a moment with this grilled cheese.
This. Grilled. Cheese. Is. The. Best. Thing. Ever.
Yes, I have been known to say that a lot about many different things…but fo reals. THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER.
I died when I ate it. I died and went to crispy, buttery, cheesy, flavor heaven. And I wanted to stay there forever. You know what I would wish for if I had one wish? I would wish that I could eat this exact grilled cheese for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day and it actually be super good for me. Like the equivalent of a spinach salad. Or a protein shake.
Wouldn’t that be the best thing ever???!!?
You don’t have to answer. I already know your answer. It’s yes.
Just everything about this sandwich is so wonderful. So…why the title “Fancy Schmancy?” Because it is fanc-aayyyy. Here’s why:
- The bread. It’s sliced sourdough bread from the bakery section. Don’t select a bread from the aisle of your grocery store where all the bagged loaves of sandwich bread are. Don’t do that. Not for this. Buy one of the pre-sliced, nicer breads from the bakery section of your grocery store. I used sourdough and it was wonderful.
- The butter. You melt some butter in a sauce pan with a crushed clove of garlic, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a pinch of dried thyme while you assemble your sandwich. Then you brush this butter on the bread before cooking the sandwich. It adds sooooooo much FLAVA.
- The mustard. We add a light smear of Dijon mustard to the bread before adding the cheese. This adds another element and layer of flavor that just pushes this grilled cheese totally over the top. Like…way over.
- The cheese. Correction…cheese(s). Three to be exact. Oh yes…three. I used cheddar, muenster, and Asiago. But you are free to choose whatever cheeses your wonderful heart desires! The important thing is that you use a few different cheeses so you can get some varied flavors goin’ on in there.
This sandwich….it’s:
Crispy
Buttery
Garlicky
Very lightly red pepper-y (word?) and thyme-y (word….?)
Slightly mustardy
SO cheesy
HEAVENLY.
You must make it. Especially if you are a grilled cheese lover. This is the holy grail of grilled cheeses…😍😍😍.
Um…side note. I DECORATED MY HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS THIS PAST WEEKEND. Don’t judge me. Don’t you dare judge me. Okay you can judge me.
I will just be sitting here, smelling my Christmas tree scented candle, and looking at my happy and cozy Christmas decorations. Seth is a strict follower of the “No Christmas before Thanksgiving” rule…very strict. So since he’s deployed, I’m breaking all the rules ?…Christmas music, Christmas movies, Christmas decorations. MUAHAHAHHAHAAAAAA.
Don’t worry, Thanksgiving…I’m still excited about you too.
THIS GRILLED CHEESE. Make it – please and thank you.
Watch how to make this grilled cheese here!
Fancy Schmancy Grilled Cheese
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
Ingredients
- 4 slices of GOOD QUALITY pre-sliced bread from the bakery section of your grocery store – we used sourdough
- 2 slices of muenster cheese
- 2 slices of Asiago cheese
- 2 slices of cheddar cheese
- *You can use any combination of cheeses you want! It does not have to be these three*
- 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch of thyme
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a sauce pan with your garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme
- Lightly simmer, careful not to burn the butter, while you prepare your sandwiches
- Lay your slices of bread out and spread 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard onto each slice
- On two of the slices of bread, add one slice of cheddar cheese, one slice of muenster cheese, and one slice of Asiago cheese
- Place the other slice of bread on top of the cheese. The sides with the Dijon mustard should be touching the cheese.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the butter onto the top and bottom of both sandwiches until all the butter is gone
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter in the skillet
- When melted, cook your sandwiches until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted
If you make this or any of my other recipes, be sure to Instagram it and hashtag #thegarlicdiaries!
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Annie, sourdough bread is my favorite! Adding cheese takes it over the top. I am already in love with this sandwich. It looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Kim!
I have made this 3 times in the last week! It’s delicious. The second time, I was feeling a little lazy so didn’t bother with the herbs and garlic in the butter…just made it as I would a regular grilled cheese but with the special bread and cheeses. I have to say, it was NOT the same. That butter makes such a difference and is worth the few extra minutes of work. I wasn’t able to find a good sourdough so I used a thick sliced brioche.
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So glad you’re loving this grilled cheese, Torrey! Yessss the infused butter adds so much flavor. I bet it was super yummy with brioche!
Seriously delicious. Not even that much more work than a regular grilled cheese but it’s SO much more. Will make this 1000 times.
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Totally agree!! Thanks for the comment!
Can I make this a day in advance before grilling it? I want to make 24 of them before guest arrive.
Thank you! Looks absolutely delicious
That’s a good question. I bet you could, but I’d make some extra butter and grease the pan with it as you’re cooking them. I’d worry that the bread would absorb too much of the butter as it sat.
OMG! This was the best grilled cheese I’ve ever made! My fiance asked how many I made and said he could eat 4. Lol
He said it was the best he’s had also.
Thank you for sharing this recipe with the rest of us.
Yay! So glad you guys loved this recipe, Missy! Thanks for the comment :)
This is delicious! I used sourdough bread and the 3 cheeses I had access to were muenster, havarti, and sharp white cheddar. I told my son it was a “grown up” grilled cheese. We both enjoyed the unique flavor.
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Yum! Grown up grilled cheese is a good way to put it :). I’m so glad you and your son liked it!!
Oh my gosh this is the best gtilledcheese Ihave ever made. I actually made it with 2 cheeses for my Wellsh husband. My OT and I used Collier Welsh Chedder and Stilton. My husband told me good job Cariad (my love)
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I’m so glad you and your husband liked it, Debbie! It’s such a yummy grilled cheese!
Yes Now I know I can make it with different cheeses
I usually do not comment, but I have made this before and was craving it tonight and reread everything as I typically do.
This grilled cheese is heavenly. Pretty much anything with dijon on it you just cannot go wrong.
Also, I too Christmas decorate early when my husband is deployed. I try to get as mich Christmas out of the year as I possibly can, without the hubby’s judgement!
Great blog, great recipe :)
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Thank you so much Taylor! Your comment made my day :).
Ohhh – I just made this for dinner. Can you hear me moan? This.was.fabulous! I used dark German wheat bread and it was really, really good. I also had some Applewood smoked white cheddar cheese from Sam’s and I used that instead of the Asiago. Did I mention this was fabulous?!? I will never, ever make a grilled cheese any other way. Next time I will add tomato and avacado like another person said. And maybe, just maybe, a slice or two of bacon. Really – thank you so much for this recipe! It will be a staple at my house.
YUM! Those little changes sound amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed this grilled cheese :). It’s one of my faves!
I bump this up with some shredded parm on top of the butter for the grilling. It makes such a lovely crust. Just smash the shredded parm into the butter before placing that side down on the grill. I love this combination of cheese. It’s also a great combo for Mac and cheese. Just shred all three of these cheeses and add to cooked Mac with a little half and half or milk. Stir it up! Serve as is or put in a casserole and bake it a little.
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That sounds HEAVENLY, Judith. Great idea! And that mac and cheese sounds mouthwatering too :).
We make these, but I like a good cheese coma. You know that canned cheese that you can squirt on crackers? Get Extra sharp(if you have Krogers they have their own brand for cheap) top that baby with a good squirt of canned cheese. I also you this on my oven baked mac and cheese
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Oh man that sounds even more decadent :)!!
This looks HEAVENLY. Thank you for sharing this!!
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Thank you Ashana!!
Add some mayo and it would be my idea of perfection!
Ohh, good idea Polly :). I will have to try that next time!
I’m always down for a fancy schmancy grilled cheese! If there’s one reason why I’m not a vegan, it’s cheese haha I love putting dijon mustard on my grilled cheeses too, and you know what else also rocks? Throwing in tomato & avocado slices!
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That does sound delicious, Nicole! I will definitely have to try that next time.
And BACON!!!
Love the name of this sandwich!! :) Love all the different cheeses in this sandwich….this looks like one delicious grilled cheese sandwich!! :)
Thanks, Vicky and Ruth :).
I love the way you think. I totally wish I could eat grilled cheese all day, every day and not gain weight. I feel like in heaven, there we can. Or at least in MY heaven, I will! This grilled cheese is fabulous! The flavored butter and touch of mustard is PERFECT! And I’m soooo with you about the good bread here. I mean when a meal is based around two ingredients- bread and cheese- those two ingredients NEED to be top notch. Thanks for making me drool and the tummy rumbles!!! Cheers, doll!
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The grilled cheese will be in Heaven FOR SURE! :). Thanks, Cheyanne!
Tis looks heavenly,just wish to grab a slice
Thanks, Jayanthi :).
I ADORE a good grilled cheese, how can something so darn simple be so delicious!! I love you addition of the dijon!
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Ummmm, yes. 1000x yes!!! I’ll be making this for the kiddos when they’re home for the holidays…they will love you for it! Thanks, dear! :)
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Oh my gosh, I’m drooling. This looks seriously amazing. And flavoring the butter is a genius idea!
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Mmm, fancy schmancy grilled cheese sounds awesome to me! I love the bread choice too! Sometimes a fancier bread just makes all the difference. :)
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I totally agree! And the infused butter/three cheeses/Dijon mustard doesn’t hurt either ;). Thanks, Amanda!
Exactly Annie… I have been making almost the same version for years! I love the idea of melting the butter and garlic. I use Texas toast, garlic powder, dijon, Tillamook cheddar, pepper jack and sharp cheddar. Yummy!
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That sounds delicious, Rene!! I love the idea of Texas toast – YUM!!
This fancy grilled cheese is making my stomach growl! This is the ultimate comfort food in my book, Annie! This looks AMAZING! Pinned!
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Thanks, Gayle! Agreed – it doesn’t get much more comforting and home-y than a perfect grilled cheese sandwich :). Thanks for the pin!
I would like a moment with this sandwich too! I actually had an amazing grilled cheese on sourdough at the weekend, but it didn’t have any dijon in it, so I am going to HAVE to make this soon.
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Yes you will!!! It is seriously the most delicious thing in the world.