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How to Cook Grilled Cheese with Fun Flavors

How to Cook Grilled Cheese to a perfect golden brown and adding fun flavors, such as blackberry jam or proscuitto.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Angela Roberts

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon shallots finely chopped (can use red onion)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 slices sour dough bread
  • 4 slices fontina cheese
  • 2 slices proscuitto
  • 1 tablespoon blackberry jam

Instructions

  • Sauté shallots (or red onion) in butter until almost golden. Set aside.
  • Spread mayo on one side of bread.
  • Place on cast iron pan or non-stick pan on low heat.
  • Add blackberries, proscuitto, cheese.
  • Top with piece of bread, but don't put mayo on yet.
  • Cover with small piece of parchment paper and place heavy object on top.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes on low. Check at 3 minutes to gage how much longer.
  • You want golden brown and melted cheese. Once golden, put mayo on top piece of bread and turn over. Cook for about a minute or until underneath is golden brown.