Description
The classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich features golden, buttery toasted bread with gooey, melted cheese inside—simple, satisfying, and perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (white, sourdough, or your choice)
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (or any melting cheese)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread evenly.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
- Top each with two slices of cheese, then place the remaining bread on top, buttered side up.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses like mozzarella, Swiss, or American for extra flavor.
- For a crispy crust, press the sandwich slightly with a spatula while cooking.
- Add extras like tomatoes, bacon, or caramelized onions for a gourmet twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg