Chef Andy Hearnden has revealed his recipe for what he calls the 'best grilled cheese ever' in a TikTok video. The three-cheese toastie combines mozzarella, taleggio, and red cheddar for optimal flavor and texture.
Three-Cheese Blend for Ultimate Toastie
Hearnden, who posts as @andy_cooks on TikTok, explained his cheese selection: 'These are the best cheeses for your next grilled cheese. We've got mozzarella for creaminess, taleggio for amazing funk, and red cheddar for sharpness.' He recommends chopping and mixing the cheeses together in a bowl before assembling the sandwich.
Bread and Cooking Tips
Instead of sourdough, Hearnden uses shokupan, a Japanese milk loaf available from specialist retailers or Marks and Spencer. He adds clarified butter to the pan and grills the toastie until both sides are golden and the cheese has melted. For an extra kick, he suggests adding crispy chilli oil.
Alternative Spreading Method
While Hearnden uses clarified butter, experts at The Culinary Cartel recommend mayonnaise instead. According to them, mayonnaise is easier to spread, reduces the risk of tearing the bread, and has a higher smoking point, making it less likely to burn.
