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Off the Menu Gossip Girl Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich

5 from 13 votes
In the world of "Gossip Girl," luxury and indulgence are the name of the game, and nothing says decadence quite like a Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich. In the iconic pilot episode, this gourmet twist on a classic comfort food is featured, capturing the essence of Upper East Side sophistication. If you’re looking to recreate a little slice of that world, this sandwich is your ticket to indulgence. It’s the perfect blend of elegance and nostalgia, combining rich truffle flavors with gooey, melty cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: dinner, Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Grilled Cheese
  • 2 slices thick bread of your choice, I love a rustic french or sourdough
  • 1 oz white cheddar freshly grated
  • 1 oz gruyere freshly grated
  • 1 oz mozzarella freshly grated
  • 1 oz fontina freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 tsp truffle olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
Caramelized Onions
  • 1/4 yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Start by caramelizing the onions as they will take the longest. Slice the onion and add it to a pan over medium heat with the butter and olive oil. Sprinkle the sea salt on the onions.
  2. Allow the onions to cook down and start to brown for 10 minutes, stirring couple of minutes. After 10 minutes of caramelizing, add the water to the onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the water has been completely absorbed. Set the caramelized onions aside.
  3. Slice your bread and freshly grate the 4 cheeses. I recommend not skipping this step as fresh grated cheese melts better than pre grated bagged cheese.
  4. Combine the softened butter, truffle oil, and garlic mixing to combine. Brush the butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  5. In a pan over medium high heat, add one slice of bread truffle butter side down. Sprinkle the cheese and onions on top before adding the second slice of bread, butter side up.
  6. Allow the grilled cheese to cook for 1-2 minutes on the first side before flipping. You can use a spatula or heavy pan to press the sandwich down to get it nice and crispy.
  7. Remove from heat, slice, and enjoy with a dirty martini, just how Serena would order it!

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