Cheese Grilled Cheese Honey Bliss (Printer-friendly)
Buttery bread layered with sharp cheddar, mozzarella, Gruyère, and finished with luscious honey drizzle.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread
→ Cheeses
02 - 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 2 slices mozzarella cheese
04 - 2 slices Gruyère cheese
→ Spread & Butter
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
→ Finishing Touch
06 - 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling, optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
02 - Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
03 - Lay two slices of bread, butter-side down, on a clean cutting board. Layer each with one slice each of cheddar, mozzarella, and Gruyère.
04 - Drizzle 1 tbsp honey over the cheese on each sandwich.
05 - Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to the preheated skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from the pan, slice in half, and drizzle with a little extra honey if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey creates this incredible caramelized crust that you have to taste to believe
- Three different cheeses means every bite has layers of flavor going on
- Takes literally 15 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy café
02 -
- Low and slow is the secret to melted cheese before the bread burns
- The honey will bubble and that is exactly what creates those caramelized spots
- Let the sandwich rest for 30 seconds after cooking so the cheese sets slightly
03 -
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the honey for sweet heat
- Try spreading a thin layer of mayo instead of butter for extra crispiness