Triple Cheese Sourdough Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Layers of cheddar, provolone, and mozzarella melted between crispy sourdough slices for the ultimate comfort classic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Cheese

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→ Spreads & Fats

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# How To Make It:

01 - Lay out the sourdough slices. Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice. For extra crispiness, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the opposite side.
02 - Place two slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer each with 1 slice cheddar, 1 slice provolone, and half the shredded mozzarella. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
03 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted. Flip carefully to avoid spillage.
04 - Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Cut diagonally and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The three cheese blend creates an impossibly gooey interior with sharp creamy and mild notes playing off each other
  • Thick sourdough stands up to all that melting without turning soggy or falling apart
  • Ready in twenty minutes but tastes like something from a diner that takes pride in every sandwich
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  • Mediumlow heat is nonnegotiable for achieving fully melted cheese without burning the bread to a crisp
  • The mayonnaise trick sounds wrong but produces restaurantlevel crunch and golden color that butter alone cannot achieve
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  • Weighing down the sandwich with a second pan or heavy press while cooking creates restaurantlevel even contact and crispiness
  • Room temperature cheese melts more quickly and evenly than cold cheese straight from the refrigerator
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