Grilled Cheese – The Mousetrap is the ultimate comfort-food upgrade, transforming a simple childhood favorite into a golden, gooey masterpiece. This version from Tillamook Cheese company leans into everything you love about a grilled cheese: a crispy, buttery exterior and a molten center loaded with rich, melty cheese. By spreading a blend of butter and mayo on the bread, you get an irresistible crunch that browns evenly every time—no soggy spots, no guesswork. The Mousetrap takes things one step further with its bold cheese combo and perfectly toasted edges, creating a sandwich that tastes nostalgic, indulgent, and downright addictive. It’s the ideal companion for tomato soup, a lazy-weekend lunch, or late-night cravings. One bite, and you’ll understand why slicing it diagonally makes it taste even better!
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Grilled Cheese – The Mousetrap
- Prep Time: :05
- Cook Time: :10
- Total Time: :15
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Griddle or Stove Top
Ingredients
- 4 tsp Tillamook Salted Butter softened at room temperature
- 4 tsp mayo
- 4 Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices
- 4 Tillamook Monterey Jack Cheese Slices
- 4 slices creamy Havarti Cheese
- 8 slices high-quality Sourdough bread
Instructions
- Spread butter & mayo on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread buttered side down. Layer 1 slice of Sharp Cheddar on each of 4 slices of bread, then Monterey Jack, then Havarti.
- Sandwiches can be cooked open face on a preheated cast-iron pan in a 500°F oven, then closed and served, or can be closed, then cooked in a pan on a stove top over medium-low heat until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.