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Recipe: Gourmet Grilled Cheese

What's better than a good ol' fashioned grilled cheese? This decadent take on a comfort food classic is the perfect appetizer to serve guests your engagement party or wedding shower.

What's better than a good ol' fashioned grilled cheese? This decadent take on a comfort food classic is the perfect appetizer to serve guests your engagement party or wedding shower.

Ingredients

Sandwiches:

  • 4 slices Tramezzini bread sliced in half (or 8 slices white bread with crusts sliced off)
  • ½ cup each grated Gruyere, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, combined
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp truffle oil
  • ½ bunch chives, finely chopped
  • Handful of Chervil or microgreens
  • Salt and pepper

Dipping sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp truffle oil
  • 1 tbsp minced chives
  • 1 tbsp minced tarragon
  • 1 tbsp minced parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Preparation

Mix truffle oil and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Spread mayonnaise on one side of half of the bread slices and place mayonnaise side down on a large parchment lined baking sheet.

Divide cheese evenly on each slice of bread. Spread mayonnaise on remaining slices and place mayonnaise side up on top of cheese.

Bake in oven at 400F for 10-15 minutes flipping halfway through. Cut diagonally into small triangles. Garnish with chives and chervil. Serve with dipping sauce.

Servings: Makes 16 mini sandwiches