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Best Grilled Cheese Recipe

This best grilled cheese recipe is easy to make and loved by everyone. It's easily changed up, but this version is our go-to!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 bread slices, artisan, sourdough, homemade
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • butter
  • garlic salt (with parsley flakes)

Instructions

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  1. Butter up one side of bread (you could use mayo instead) and sprinkle with garlic salt. Lay it on the skillet or in a heated pan, add the cheese, and then add the other piece of buttered bread.
  2. Cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Store. Wrap the cooled leftover sandwiches in aluminum foil. They can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Store. Wrap the cooled leftover sandwiches in aluminum foil. They can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Freeze. Wrap each sandwich with plastic wrap then again with foil. Freeze for 1-2 months. 
  • Wrap each sandwich with plastic wrap then again with foil. Freeze for 1-2 months. 
  • Reheat leftover grilled cheese on the stovetop for the best results. Use a toaster oven or a microwave in a pinch. 
  • Reheat leftover grilled cheese on the stovetop for the best results. Use a toaster oven or a microwave in a pinch. 
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed pan. If the sandwich is frozen then only use low heat, otherwise, use medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan.
  • Cover the pan with the lid. Place it slightly askew to avoid a build-up of steam.
  • Heat both sides of the sandwich until warm and the cheese is melty
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed pan. If the sandwich is frozen then only use low heat, otherwise, use medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan.
  • Cover the pan with the lid. Place it slightly askew to avoid a build-up of steam.
  • Heat both sides of the sandwich until warm and the cheese is melty.

Nutrition Information

Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 563mg (23%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 338IU (7%) Calcium 343mg (34%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 563mg 23%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 338IU 7%
Calcium 343mg 34%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.