French Dip Grilled Cheese
A delightful blend of classic French dip flavors with gooey grilled cheese, perfect for a cozy night or casual gathering.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 4 slices Sourdough bread or your choice of sturdy bread Sturdy bread recommended for best results.
- 1 cup Shredded beef or thinly sliced roast beef
- 4 slices Provolone cheese or your choice of melty cheese Other cheeses like mozzarella or Gruyère can be used.
- 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling the sandwich.
For the Dipping Broth
- 1 cup Beef broth Warm for dipping.
Seasoning
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional for added flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Grilling the Sandwich
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter.
- Lay two slices of bread in the skillet, coating the outer sides with butter.
- On one slice, layer a generous amount of shredded beef or sliced roast beef.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder over the meat.
- Add slices of provolone cheese on top of the meat.
- Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread, pressing down gently.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy.
- Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is also golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it sit for a minute.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve with warm beef broth for dipping.
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Notes
For the best results, use sturdy bread and high-quality cheese. Consider adding fresh herbs to the broth for extra flavor. Store leftovers by cooling, then wrapping properly to maintain crispiness.