Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Buttery, golden-brown bread with melted cheese inside—the ultimate comfort sandwich. Ready in under 10 minutes with just four ingredients.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bread (white, wheat, or sourdough)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 4 oz cheese (cheddar, American, or gruyère), sliced or shredded
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Butter one side of each bread slice generously, all the way to the edges.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-low. Place two slices butter-side down in the pan.
- 3
Top each slice with half the cheese, then cover with remaining bread butter-side up.
- 4
Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, ~3 minutes. Watch for a steady sizzle.
- 5
Flip carefully. Cook the other side until golden brown and cheese melts, ~2 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a plate. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet or griddle
- spatula
- butter knife
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