Truffle Oil Sharp Cheddar

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated

→ Dairy & Oils

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

04 - 2 tsp truffle oil (white or black, to taste)

→ Seasonings

05 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# Recipe Steps:

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

02 - Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.

03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on the skillet. Layer the cheddar cheese evenly over the bread and sprinkle with black pepper if using.

04 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

05 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted, adjusting heat to avoid burning.

06 - Remove sandwiches from the pan, let rest for 1 minute, then drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of truffle oil.

07 - Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like you've been thinking about it all day.
The truffle oil transforms something you already know into something that surprises you.
Sharp cheddar has real personality—it doesn't fade when the heat hits.

02 -

Medium heat is your actual friend here—high heat makes the outside burn before the cheese inside has finished melting, and that's a disappointment nobody needs.
Truffle oil added after cooking means it stays fragrant and bright instead of cooking away into something muted.
Don't skimp on the butter on the outside of the bread; it's what creates that golden crust that matters.

03 -

Let your butter reach room temperature before you start so it spreads without dragging the bread around.
The pan is ready when water droplets scatter across it in lively little beads, not when they pool.
That 1-minute rest after cooking lets the cheese set slightly so your sandwich holds together when you bite into it instead of being a molten disaster.