Butter does more for a grilled cheese than just browning the bread. Using cultured butter, one made with fermented cream, can add depth and a touch of sweet and tangy richness, thereby elevating the sandwich to new heights.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Inactive: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 medium heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes
- Kosher salt
- Eight 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices Pullman bread
- 12 slices sharp Cheddar or American cheese
- 6 tablespoons cultured butter, softened
Instructions
- Thinly slice the tomatoes and lay them on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and let sit to release any water, about 15 minutes. Pat dry.
- Lay out 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Layer each with 2 slices of cheese, making sure that they cover to the edges. Follow with 2 slices of tomato and then 1 more slice of cheese. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread. Thinly and evenly spread the butter on both sides of the bread using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter for each sandwich.
- Place 2 sandwiches into a nonstick medium skillet over medium heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the bread is evenly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is visibly melted, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 2443 |
| Total Fat | 61 g |
| Saturated Fat | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 376 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 31 g |
| Sugar | 46 g |
| Protein | 97 g |
| Cholesterol | 102 mg |
| Sodium | 4272 mg |
Reviews
I make this grilled cheese alot. Only difference is I add strips of bacon. Yum.
So delicious, I love how the tomatoes acids balence out the cheese. I substituted mayo for butter before throwing in the grill. Favorite ways to eat tomatoes Great recipe
Very good.
first time putting tomatoes in my grilled cheese and I loved it
Pretty good. I added pepper with mine.
Looks good. I have to try it.
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Sounds great, never heard of tomatoes on grilled cheese before, duh … We’ll try it with all the Romas we grew this year & Wisconsin Cheddar 🙂
This is the best.