Like most kids, I loved grilled cheese sandwiches when I was young. The sandwich of my youth was the classic processed cheese slice on white bread flattened down as much as possible and cooked to a golden brown. I still love the idea of grilled cheese, but my tastes have matured since those days. So I decided it was time to make my grilled cheese sandwich gourmet!
With two cheeses, artisan bread and a creamy tomato and roasted red pepper soup served on the side, this sandwich was everything I had hoped it would be. If you’ve been looking for a top-shelf grilled cheese, look no further!
This sandwich was my first experience trying the popular “mayo instead of butter” concept on a grilled cheese sandwich. The bread crisped up nicely and I couldn’t taste a difference as far as the flavour went. Because I made this sandwich with cheeses that had quite a strong flavour, mayo worked well as a spread to give me the crispy texture I wanted without altering the flavour. If I’d used milder cheeses, I think I would have preferred sticking with butter, since the more mellow taste would have allowed a hint of the delicious butter to come through.
I used an Ace Bakery Roasted Garlic Oval for the bread, and it was the perfect choice for adding gourmet style to my two cheese grilled cheese. The texture was perfect, firm without being dry. The bread crisped beautifully in the pan. And the roasted garlic blended with the cheese just right. To finish off the meal, I added a cup of tomato and roasted red pepper soup. It was store-bought soup so it wasn’t anything too spectacular, but it did compliment the sandwich nicely.
Overall, this sandwich was everything I wanted it to be. Gooey, flavourful, rich and delicious, it was definitely not the flattened white bread and processed cheese sandwich of my youth! If you long for the carefree days of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, but still want to indulge your adult side, this sandwich is for you! Give it a try and see just how gourmet a two cheese grilled cheese can get!
Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Two Cheeses and Roasted Garlic Artisan Bread
Ingredients
- 2 slices hearty roasted garlic bread
- 2 tsp. butter
- 3 oz. sliced Gruyere cheese
- 2 oz. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
Instructions
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Spread inside of bread slices with butter. Add Gruyere cheese to one slice and top with grated Parmesan. Add second slice of bread, butter side down.
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Spread outside of bread with mayonnaise.
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Brown in a skillet over medium-high heat until cheese is melted and bread is toasted, flipping halfway through. Cut and serve with tomato soup.
Chandra O'Connor says
Yummy for the tummy, even better with bacon and onion in it.
Kathryn says
Mmmm, bacon does make everything better! 😀
angela m says
Yum this looks delicious.. My girls love grilled cheese sandwiches..
Robyn L says
sounds very yummy/never thought of using 2 cheeses though. I put a slice or two of onion between my cheese slices when I make Grilled Cheese.
NickyJ says
This sounds delicious. I’ve been making grilled cheese with garlic bread for ages.
nicolthepickle says
This looks so good. I sometimes use Mayo on my grilled cheese, but you have to be careful which brand you use as some just taste too oily, all in all butter or bacon fat is the best.
Kathryn says
Ooh, thanks for the tip with the bacon grease! I’m definitely trying this next time!
kathy downey says
I can’t wait to try it in Bacon fat i bet it really adds to the taste
nicolthepickle says
It makes a huge difference, + bacon fat is a little salty so it’s extra delicious.
Haha, now I’m hungry for grilled cheese.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
Brilliant, I love cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches and this one looks and sounds absolutely delicious 🙂
loriag says
Well those are mouth watering pictures.
Cheryl says
I just love Ace Bakery products!! ANd this grilled cheese looks so yummy!!
kristen visser says
ok well that puts my grilled cheese to shame lol! have to step up my game
Lynda Cook says
Mmmmm, sounds absolutely divine and very, very tasty!!
Alison Braidwood says
This looks delicious. I like the garlic and the use of two cheeses.
Doris Calvert says
Looks delicious! Printed, never had it with this cheese mixture.
Stephanie LaPlante says
Oh wow I definitely need to try this. Sounds delicious!
Julie says
Oh my, I really want to try this! Comfort food at it’s best!
Judy Cowan says
Sounds yummy, now I am craving grilled cheese & tomato soup!
Carole Dube says
I’m going to make this for my husband! He is going to love it! Thanks!
jan says
I have never thought of putting mayo on the outside. Sounds decadent.
Sophia M says
I’ve never used two different cheeses, but I have used other kinds of cheese like jalapeño havarti. I know I can stray further so this is something I need to try.
Janet M says
Thanks for the recipe. It looks so good.
Jody D says
Looks like a perfect winter lunch for guests! Pinned!
Elva Roberts says
This grilled gourmet Cheese sandwich has my mouth watering and I just finished my lunch a short time ago. It looks delicious and inviting and I think you know your cheeses and how to serve them. Thank you for this recipe.
LeslieC says
Yum..sounds delicious!
I love Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and adding Bacon & Onions can only make it better!
Donnas says
I still enjoy my grilled cheese sandwiches the same way i did as a kid. Over-processed white bread, a cheese slice, and flat and golden brown, with a bowl of mushroom soup. I’d still make it that way for my daughter, I think she’d be reluctant to accept a change, but after seeing your recipe, I do believe I’ll change up my sandwiches going foward.
Joanne Saunders says
I love any type od grilled cheese sandwiches, made with any type of cheese and ant type of bread.
Amy Lovell says
Oh my gosh that looks delicious! And that Tomato soup in the background??!!! YUM!
Cheryl says
Mmmm looks delicious, would be perfect with a hot bowl of tomato soup
Silvia D says
grilled cheese and tomato soup a favourite of mine, love this version! looks sooo good!
mohammad anjum says
Sounds delicious!
Victoria Ess says
I’ve never tried mayo instead of butter either but it sounds really good!
Jeannie says
I will need to make this. We loved grilled cheese in our family.
loucheryl says
I love ACE Bakery bread! My boys can eat a whole baguette themselves it’s so good.
travelbuds says
Oh the ooey gooey cheese looks so good. I would add a slice of ham in there. I have never heard of putting mayo on the outside of the bread. Must try this.
jan says
So many different combination you could choose with the varieties of breads and cheeses out there.
Kathryn says
Making this with different cheeses makes it SO much more decadent!
Janet M says
This grilled cheese sandwich would be delicious.