Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print View)

Golden buttery bread with melted cheese yields a quick, satisfying classic meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)

→ Dairy

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# How To Make It:

01 - Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface, then layer two cheese slices on each unbuttered side.
03 - Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form two sandwiches.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
05 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the pan, let cool slightly, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better than anything that arrives in a box.
  • The contrast of crispy exterior and gooey interior is genuinely addictive once you nail the technique.
  • You can eat it alone or pair it with soup and feel like you've made something intentional with your day.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend; high heat will char the bread before the cheese melts, and you'll be left with a sad, hard shell.
  • Press gently on the sandwich while cooking helps the bread make contact with the heat and lets you hear when the cheese is getting soft inside.
03 -
  • Don't skip letting the butter soften—room temperature butter spreads without tearing and browns more evenly than cold.
  • Use medium heat always; the slow cook ensures golden bread and melted cheese that finish at the same time, which is the whole secret.
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