The Perfect Grilled Cheese

The Perfect Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese swaps the butter for Biancolilla N°07, which browns the bread more evenly and keeps it crisp longer than the classic version. The oil's mild, balanced profile doesn't compete with the cheese, it just makes the bread better.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices good sandwich bread
  • 3 tablespoons Biancolilla N°07
  • 4 slices of cheddar or a good melting cheese
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Brush one side of each of the four bread slices with Biancolilla N°07.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, low and slow is the key to a fully melted center without a burnt crust.
  3. Place two slices of bread oil-side down in the skillet, top each with two slices of cheese, then close the sandwich with the remaining bread, oil-side facing up.
  4. Cook slowly, 4 to 5 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula partway through, until the bottom is deeply golden.
  5. Flip carefully and cook the second side another 4 to 5 minutes, covering the pan with a lid for the last minute if the cheese needs more time to fully melt.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board, season the crust with a pinch of salt, and slice on the diagonal to serve.

Nutrition

Serving size 1 sandwich
Calories 587
Total fat 38g
Saturated fat 15g
Cholesterol 59mg
Sodium 837mg
Carbohydrates 40g
Dietary fiber 2g
Sugars 4g
Protein 21g

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and may vary based on the specific products used. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the secret to a perfect grilled cheese?

Low and slow heat is the key to melted cheese without a burnt crust.

How do I get the cheese fully melted?

A lid over the skillet for the last minute helps the cheese melt through.

Can I add anything else to the sandwich?

A little red pepper and basil between slices adds a spicy kick.

What You'll Need

A bottle of Frantoio Galioto's Biancolilla 07 olive oil, featuring a dark green glass bottle with a black cap and a blue and black label, set against a light gray background.
Biancolilla N° 07 $35.99 Shop this bottle →

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