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Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich 3 Ways

A Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich is hard to beat! The soft richness of the Brioche bread compliments the smooth nuttiness of Irish Cheddar and mellow mozzarella. But what is the best way to grill a Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich? This recipe includes how to cook a Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich in 3 different ways, noting pros and cons with each cooking style.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 540 kcal
Course: Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces brioche bread
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise full fat
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1½ oz mozzarella cheese
  • 1 oz cheddar cheese use sharp, mature or aged for added flavor

Instructions

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  1. Grate any solid block of cheese. Grated cheese melts quicker and more evenly than cheese slices.
  2. Spread mayonnaise over one side of a Brioche Bread slice.
  3. Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich Air Fryer
  4. Place the mayonnaise on both sides of the bread and place in an air fryer. No need to preheat.
  5. Air fry at 400 deg F. / 200 deg C. for 3-4 minutes until light golden brown.
  6. Place the grated mozzarella and Cheddar on the side of the Brioche that is the most toasted. Place the other slice of bread on top and continue to air fry for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts.
  7. Remove from Grilled Cheese from the air fryer and place on a board ready to cut into 2 or 4 pieces.
  8. Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich Pan Fried
  9. Melt the butter in a cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed frying pan.
  10. Place the mayonnaise side down onto the melted butter.
  11. Pan fry the Brioche for about 5 minutes over medium high heat.
  12. While the underside of the Brioche is frying, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the top of the bread.
  13. Flip one piece of bread over to reveal a golden brown crust. Place the grated cheeses on top of this piece of bread.
  14. Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheeses, with the uncooked mayonnaise side facing upward. Continue to pan fry for 3-4 minutes.
  15. Then carefully flip the sandwich over to allow the other side of Brioche to cook. Continue pan frying for another 3-4 minutes, then remove from the pan, place on a wooden board to be cut in half.
  16. Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwich Panini Style
  17. Place the mayonnaise side down on a preheated (350 deg F / 180 deg C.) panini grill. Spread mayonnaise on the top side as the bottom side grills.
  18. When the sides are golden brown, flip one piece of bread over and fill it with grated cheeses. Place the other slice of bread, with the mayonnaise on top.
  19. Close the panini press and grill the sandwich until golden brown. This will take around 5 minutes or so.
  20. When golden brown, place on a board to cut.

Notes

  • After testing each cooking method (pan fry, air fry and panini style) to see what method produced the best Brioche Grill Cheese Sandwich, the clear winner was the Air Fried Sandwich.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich Calories 540kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 732mg (31%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 940IU (19%) Calcium 423mg (42%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 540

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 540kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 732mg 31%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 940IU 19%
Calcium 423mg 42%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.