Food Recipes Parm-Crusted Grilled Cheese 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews A decidedly adult (and delicious) take on a classic grilled cheese. By Marianne Williams Marianne Williams Marianne has been writing and testing recipes in the test kitchens for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. She studied at the International Culinary Center, in New York, and the International School of Italian Cuisine, in Italy, under highly esteemed chefs and graduated in 2015. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 3, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Hands On Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 2 This butter-crusted grilled cheese recipe takes the classic up a notch with a layer of Parmigiano-Reggiano (aka Parm) alongside the butter to create a salty, crispy exterior to rival all grilled cheeses. A trio of sophisticated ingredients fills each sandwich. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 bread slices 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about ¼ cup) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard .50 cup thinly sliced unpeeled Gala apple (from 1 small apple) 1.50 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1/3 cup) Directions Spread butter evenly over 1 side of each bread slice. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly over butter; press gently to adhere. Flip 2 bread slices to face butter side down and spread evenly with mustard. Top mustard with apple slices; top apple slices evenly with Gruyère. Top Gruyère with remaining bread slices, butter side up. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add sandwiches and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet. Slice sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately. Jennifer Causey Rate it Print