Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Version)

Crispy golden exterior with a gooey, melty cheese center — the ultimate comfort sandwich in every bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread & Butter

01 - 4 slices sandwich bread (white, sourdough, or whole wheat)
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Cheese

03 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (or mix of mozzarella, Swiss, or American)

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
02 - Place 2 slices of cheese between two unbuttered sides of bread, creating a sandwich with the buttered sides facing outward.
03 - Heat a skillet or nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
04 - Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
05 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses pantry staples you likely already have
  • Perfect combination of crispy exterior and gooey interior
  • Endlessly customizable with add-ins
02 -
  • The secret to perfect melting is low and slow cooking
  • Can be prepared ahead and grilled just before serving
  • Provides quick substantial protein and energy in just one sandwich
03 -
  • Let your skillet fully preheat before adding the sandwich to prevent soggy bread and ensure even cooking
  • Grate harder cheeses rather than using slices for quicker more even melting
  • Allow the sandwich to rest for one minute after cooking to set the cheese and make slicing cleaner
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