Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This gourmet grilled cheese sandwich recipe is so easy to make at home! Make it when the craving strikes, and it will become your new favorite. Recipe yields 1 sandwich; multiply as necessary. You can make two at once in large skillet, if you’re careful when you flip them.

Ingredients

2 large slices of whole grain sourdough, or your favorite crusty bread

Enough Dijon mustard for a thin layer across one slice of bread (about 1 ½ teaspoons)

1 cup lightly packed (3 ounces) freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus a little more for sprinkling on the outside (optional)

2 teaspoons chopped green onion, green parts only

Unsalted butter, for melting in the pan (about 2 teaspoons)