Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a classic comfort food made with crispy buttery bread and perfectly melted cheese. Quick, simple, and endlessly customizable, it’s the perfect meal for lunch, dinner, or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 bread slices
- 2 slices cheddar cheese or preferred cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Optional additions: tomato slices, bacon, caramelized onions, ham, avocado, garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
- Place one slice of bread butter-side down in the skillet.
- Add the cheese evenly over the bread.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side facing up.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm immediately.
Notes
- Sourdough, brioche, or Texas toast make excellent bread choices.
- Cook over medium-low heat for the crispiest bread and best cheese melt.
- Cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, provolone, and American cheese all melt well.
- Mayonnaise can be used instead of butter for an extra crispy crust.
- Add bacon, tomatoes, or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Grilled cheese is best enjoyed fresh and hot.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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