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Top-down view of a fully toasted sandwich on a wooden cutting board.

Gouda Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese sandwich combines creamy Monterey Jack and smoky Gouda cheeses melted between slices of crispy, buttery bread for a rich and satisfying treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 486 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise or use softened butter
  • 2 slices of white crusty bakery bread hand-sliced medium-thick, sourdough, or Italian bread
  • 2 Tbsp. cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 oz. smoked Gouda cheese sliced

Instructions
 

  • Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Flip and spread cream cheese on both slices.
    Top-down view of two slices of crusty white bread on a marble countertop. One side of each slice is being spread with mayonnaise using a butter knife.
  • On one slice, add shredded Monterey Jack and sliced Gouda. Top with the other slice of bread, cream cheese side down.
    Top-down view of a bread slice with cream cheese, topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sliced smoked Gouda.
  • Heat skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwich in the skillet.
    Top-down view of a skillet with a sandwich cooking on medium-low heat. The bread is toasting and cheese is beginning to melt.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until the underside is toasted and the cheese starts melting. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is toasted and cheese is fully melted.
    Top-down view of a skillet with a sandwich being flipped with a spatula, showing a golden and toasted underside with melting cheese.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and cut diagonally.
    Top-down view of a fully toasted sandwich on a wooden cutting board.