Smashed Brioche Grilled Cheese

Summary by Krater

The creator replicates the smashed brioche grilled cheese sandwich from Ocmulgee Brewpub, trying several variations including spinach with balsamic, ham and Swiss, and a breakfast egg-and-cheese version.

From the video

Answers: How do you make a smashed brioche grilled cheese sandwich?

• grilled cheese sandwich
• brioche buns
• sandwich press technique
• fried cheese crust

Ingredients

• 4 brioche hamburger buns
• Swiss cheese
• cheddar cheese
• butter
• balsamic vinegar
• spinach leaves
• mustard
• dill pickle slices
• serrano ham
• 1 egg
• 1 pinch salt
• pepper

What it concludes

• Cooking a brioche grilled cheese with a brick on top creates a crispy, pastry-like crust.
• Cutting the sandwich before it is fully done cooking allows the cheese to melt and ooze out of the sides.
• Balsamic vinegar on brioche with spinach creates a grilled cheese that tastes like a salad.
• The Cuban-style version with mustard, pickles, Swiss cheese, and serrano ham on sweet bread is the favorite combination.