Tartine au Fromage

Ingredients

• 2 thick slices Sourdough bread
• 80 g, grated Gruyère cheese
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp, softened Butter(optional)
• 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves(optional)
• 1 pinch Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven broiler to high and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

2. 2

   Lightly butter both sides of each bread slice, then spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard evenly over the top of each slice.

3. 3

   Pile the grated Gruyère evenly onto the mustard-covered side of each slice and sprinkle with thyme and black pepper.

4. 4

   Broil for 5-8 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden in spots.

5. 5

   Let rest for 1 minute, then serve warm.