Cheesy Melty Mashup Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)
Golden brioche filled with seasoned beef and melty cheese, finished with a tangy pickle crunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat & Seasoning
01 - 8 ounces ground beef
02 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
03 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
04 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
→ Bread & Cheese
05 - 4 slices brioche bread
06 - 4 slices American cheese
→ Extras
07 - Pickle slices
08 - Butter, for grilling
# Directions:
01 - In a skillet set over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onion powder until meat is fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in ketchup and mustard, then remove the mixture from the heat.
02 - Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices, buttered side down, onto a work surface. Layer with a slice of cheese, an even portion of the seasoned ground beef, pickle slices, and a second slice of cheese. Top each with a remaining bread slice, buttered side facing out.
03 - Preheat skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is crisp and golden and the cheese is melted.
04 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately while hot.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses easy-to-find pantry staples
- Ready in twenty minutes
- A crowd-pleaser for adults and kids
- Customizable with different cheeses and toppings
02 -
- High in protein and satisfying
- Works well with leftover burger patties chopped up
- Pairs perfectly with tomato soup for a full comforting meal
03 -
- Always use real butter not margarine for deeper flavor
- Press gently but not too firmly when grilling so the bread crisps without flattening the sandwich
- For even browning keep heat at medium and pay attention to hot spots in your skillet
- A blend of cheeses can make the interior even more stretchy and decadent