Description
Ina Garten’s cheddar & chutney grilled cheese elevates a classic comfort sandwich with tangy mango chutney and sharp cheddar. Melted between golden, buttery sourdough, this gourmet twist brings elegant simplicity to your lunch plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 240g / 8 oz (3 cups) extra-sharp white cheddar, grated
- 12 slices (¼-inch thick) good bakery white bread
- 240g / 8.5 oz mango chutney
Binding/Preparation Ingredient:
- 115g / ¼ lb (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Position 6 bread slices on a clean cutting board, applying a generous layer of melted butter across each slice’s surface using a pastry brush.
- Flip the bread slices and carefully spread 1½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) of tangy chutney evenly across the unbuttered side of each slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute precisely 80 grams () of freshly grated cheddar cheese uniformly over the chutney-coated bread surfaces, creating a consistent cheese layer.
- Carefully position the remaining 6 bread slices atop the cheese-covered pieces, creating complete sandwich structures.
- Liberally brush the exterior of each sandwich top with additional melted butter, guaranteeing a crisp golden exterior.
- Preheat a panini press or large skillet to medium-high heat, ensuring the cooking surface is evenly heated.
- Carefully place the prepared sandwiches onto the hot surface, applying gentle pressure to achieve uniform browning and cheese melting.
- Grill each sandwich for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a rich golden-brown color and completely melted cheese interior.
- Remove sandwiches from heat, allow momentary cooling, then slice diagonally into triangular halves.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains warm and bread maintains crisp texture.
Notes
- Select artisan bread with a sturdy crust that holds up during grilling and provides superior texture.
- Shred cheese directly from a block moments before assembling to ensure maximum melting potential and rich flavor.
- Generously spread softened butter on every bread surface for achieving that perfect golden-brown crispiness.
- Warm the panini press completely before adding sandwiches to guarantee consistent heat distribution and professional-looking grill marks.
- Slice sandwiches immediately before serving to maintain molten cheese consistency and preserve maximum deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 847mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 78mg