A robust grilled cheese for adults

Grilled cheese has a kids’ menu reputation, but just a few tweaks make it a sophisticated dinner option.

To create a sandwich with more robust flavour and personality without going overboard on toppings and additions, we focused on the cheese.

Our recipe began by mixing flavourful aged cheddar with a small amount of Brie and some wine in a food processor. Those two ingredients helped the cheddar melt evenly without becoming greasy.

A little bit of shallot increased the sandwiches’ complexity without detracting from the cheese, and a smear of mustardbutter on the bread added a sharp bite.

Look for a cheddar aged for about one year (avoid cheddar aged for longer; it won’t melt well). To bring the cheddar to room temperature quickly, microwave the pieces until warm, about 30 seconds.