The Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a pan and add water.
  2. 2Grate Parmesan cheese straight into the pan.
  3. 3Drop in the rind of the Parmesan.
  4. 4Keep on a low heat whilst the cheese melts.
  5. 5Add some thyme, peppercorns, and some smashed garlic into the mix.
  6. 6Strain the mixture.
  7. 7Whisk in sodium citrate and dissolve, this helps bind the cheese sauce.
  8. 8Add red Leicester, cheddar, and Gruyere for meltiness, whisking the whole time.
  9. 9Finish with a little bit of mozzarella and a spoonful of Dijon mustard for acidity.
  10. 10Pour into a container.
  11. 11Cover with eco wrap and refrigerate until set.
  12. 12Slice the cheese, it should be solid but stretchy.
  13. 13Slice your sourdough loaf and brush with clarified butter on both sides.
  14. 14Grill the bread.
  15. 15Top the grilled bread with cheese slices.
  16. 16Pour some clarified butter in a hot pan.
  17. 17Place the grilled cheese and press with a heavy weight.
  18. 18Flip after around about four minutes.
  19. 19Let the cheese ooze out and crisp up on the pan.
  20. 20After another four minutes, the bread should be golden and the cheese perfectly melted.

Ingredients

  • Water
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Thyme
  • Peppercorns
  • Garlic
  • Sodium citrate
  • Red Leicester cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Gruyere cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Dijon mustard
  • Sourdough loaf
  • Clarified butter

Equipment

PanGraterWhiskStrainerContainerEco wrapKnifeBrushGrill panHeavy weight

Tips

  • Sourdough bread is important because the heat will get through the holes and hit the cheese better.

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