Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy grilled cheese sandwich recipe. With its golden, crispy exterior and gooey melted cheese interior, every bite takes you back to simpler times. Perfect for a quick meal or snack, this classic sandwich is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or paired with soups and salads. Elevate your experience by customizing it with your favorite add-ins!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or white bread
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Optional: 2 slices tomato, 2 strips bacon, or ¼ avocado
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat.
- Layer cheese on top and cover with the second slice, butter-side up.
- Grill until the bottom slice is golden brown (about 3 minutes), then flip and grill until the other side is golden and the cheese has melted (about another 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool for a minute before slicing diagonally.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg