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Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Ramsay Around the World
Gourmet Grilled Cheese 🔗
This gourmet grilled cheese recipe is an elevated take on the classic! A few tricks make it taste gooey, smoky and savory sweet.
Prep: 5min
Total: 10min
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 3 to 4 tablespoons grated smoked gouda cheese
- 3 to 4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese (or other cheese of choice)
- 1 tablespoon fig, tomato or apricot jam, 1 teaspoon honey, or 6 apple or pear slices
Instruction:
- Spread mayonnaise on the outside of each slice of bread, and jam or honey on the inside of one of the slices.
- Place a skillet over medium high heat and add one slice of bread, mayo side down. Top with the shredded cheese (and apple, if using) and other slice of bread.
- Cook until the bread is golden brown and toasted, then flip and cook a few minutes more until the second bread slice is toasted and the cheese is warm. (Want to cook many sandwiches at a time? Go to Grilled Cheese in the Oven.)
FAQ
What cheese does Gordon Ramsay use for grilled cheese?
“Any jam, any chutney, even dijon mustard, almost any condiment will lend itself to a grilled cheese sandwich,” Werlin said. “Adding ingredients like chutney, pepper jelly, tomato jam, or bacon jam can totally change the flavor profile.”
What kind of cheese is best for grilled cheese?
Ramsay’s recipe calls for thick slices of country bread, thick slices of Asiago cheese, thick slices of Romano cheese with Pepperberry, and thick slices of kimchi, along with the usual butter, olive oil, and salt.