Grilled Cheese Appetizers

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There is no better way to put an appetizer on the table than with a good Grilled Cheese. We make them to be just that: warm, buttery pieces of soft brioche heaped with Gruyère and cheddar for all the cheese you could want. Our method is to pan-fry the sandwich to get a nice golden hue before we put it in the oven for a few minutes to let the cheese inside melt properly. You will find it is the kind of unpretentious, satisfying fare you want at hand for a party or to put on a brunch board, whenever you are in the mood for something with a bit more to it than your average starter.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 2

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American, North American

Calories: 620

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

4 slices brioche bread
2 oz Gruyère cheese thinly sliced
2 oz cheddar cheese thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter for pan-frying
2 tsp unsalted butter for topping before baking

Equipment

1 oven
1 large skillet
1 sheet pan
1 spatula
1 butter knife
1 cutting board
1 sharp knife

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Divide the Gruyère and cheddar evenly between 2 slices of brioche bread. Top with the remaining bread slices to form 2 sandwiches.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sandwiches to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute 30 seconds, or until the bottom is golden brown.
Flip the sandwiches and cook the other side for 40 seconds, just until lightly golden.
Transfer the sandwiches to a sheet pan. Spread 1 teaspoon butter over the top of each sandwich.
Bake for 4 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
Slice in half and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 22gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 26mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 759IUCalcium: 205mgIron: 0.05mg

Notes

For the best texture, keep the heat at medium so the brioche turns golden without burning. Gruyère adds a nutty, creamy flavor, while cheddar gives the sandwich that classic, sharp, melty grilled cheese taste.
Serve with tomato soup, a simple salad, or pickles for an easy lunch or cozy dinner.

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