Cast Iron Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Cheddar and Shallots

Name: Cast Iron Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Cheddar and Shallots
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: US & Canada
Ingredients: 7 ounces, aged cheddar cheese, cut into 24 equal pieces, room temperature (1 3/4 cups); 2 ounces Brie, cheese, rind removed; 2 tablespoons, dry white wine; 4 teaspoons, minced shallot; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon, Dijon mustard; 8 slices, hearty white sandwich bread

1 comment

By Russell Selander

The grilled cheese conundrum: Young cheeses have no taste but melt perfectly, while aged cheeses have sophisticated flavor but turn grainy. We wanted the best of both worlds.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Cook It In Cast Iron

SERVES4

TIME45 minutes

Cast Iron Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Cheddar and Shallots

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Cook It In Cast Iron

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

In an attempt to liven up grilled cheese, some cooks add so many ingredients that the cheese becomes an afterthought. For a sandwich with more robust flavor and personality without going overboard on the toppings, we focused on the cheese. ...

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