Leek and Gruyere Grilled Cheese

This Leek and Gruyere Grilled Cheese recipe is rich and buttery. Every bite is infused with perfectly melted cheese and that subtle, savory, onion flavor leeks are known for. The perfect easy weeknight dinner with a simple salad or light soup!

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Step 1

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a cast iron (or other heavy) skillet over medium heat. Sauté the leeks in the butter with a pinch of salt for about 1 minute, until starting to soften. Add 1/4 cup of water, stir, and allow to continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until leeks are very soft and water has evaporated, with almost a melted texture, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally as they cook.

Step 2

Meanwhile, use the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to spread on one side of each piece of bread. Place four of the slices butter-side-down on a cutting board or plate.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (1/4 cup) and the grated gruyere cheese (1.5 cups), along with the cooked leeks. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Divide the leek and cheese mixture evenly on top of the butter-side-down pieces of bread. Place remaining four pieces of bread butter-side-up on top of each sandwich.

Step 5

In the same skillet (you can use a grill pan or panini press if you prefer), grill the sandwiches on medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side in two batches. If sandwiches are cooking too quickly, turn heat down. I recommend covering the skillet while you cook the first side so the cheese melts more rapidly- this will make flipping the sandwiches easier since the sandwich will be "glued" together by the cheese.

Step 6

Cut in half and serve immediately while hot and melty!

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