Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Buttered bread toasted golden with melted American cheese — a quintessential American comfort dish.

Cuisines

American

Best for

Breakfast Lunch Snacks

Build a full meal around Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Total: 20 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Bread 4 slices Bread , white or whole wheat
butter 4 tablespoons Butter
Cheddar Cheese 4 slices Cheddar Cheese , shredded
salt — Salt , to taste
Pepper — Pepper , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
  3. 3 Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
  4. 4 Top each slice with a slice of cheddar cheese.
  5. 5 Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  6. 6 Cover with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
  7. 7 Grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  8. 8 Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even grilling.
  9. 9 Remove from the skillet, slice each sandwich in half, and serve warm.

Tips

For a variation, add slices of tomato or cooked bacon between the cheese slices before grilling.