Description
Grilled cheese sandwiches are the epitome of comfort food, combining crispy, buttery bread with gooey, melted cheese for a satisfying bite. This simple recipe is perfect for any meal, whether it’s a quick lunch or a cozy dinner. Customize your sandwich with various cheeses and add-ins, ensuring that every bite is uniquely delicious and perfectly crunchy on the outside with irresistible cheesiness on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sturdy bread (sourdough, whole grain, or classic white)
- 2 oz cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda)
- 1 tbsp softened butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: bread, cheese, and butter.
- Generously spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place one slice in the skillet, buttered side down. Top with cheese.
- Cover with the second slice of bread, buttered side up. Press gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are toasted and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before slicing in half. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg