Denny's Fried Cheese Melt

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5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    761 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Denny's Fried Cheese Melt

Denny's Fried Cheese Melt is a grilled sandwich layered with multiple slices of American cheese and cooked cheese sticks between buttered sourdough bread. The sandwich is cooked slowly on low to medium heat to achieve a golden brown exterior and melted, gooey cheese interior. It is served with marinara sauce as a dipping accompaniment, offering a rich and indulgent cheese-focused snack or meal.

Description

This recipe involves buttering two slices of sourdough bread and layering them with four slices of American cheese and three cooked cheese sticks arranged evenly. Cooking is done on low to medium heat to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly without burning the bread. The sandwich is flipped to brown both sides evenly, resulting in a crisp exterior with soft, melty cheese inside.

The melt pairs melted processed cheeses for a classic creamy and mild flavor and a chewy texture from the cheese sticks. Serving it with marinara sauce adds a tangy contrast that complements the richness of the cheese. The use of sourdough bread provides a sturdy base with slight tanginess.

This sandwich works well for a comforting snack or casual meal, particularly for cheese lovers seeking a warm, satisfying option.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lices sourdough bread
  • 2 teaspoons butter softened
  • 4 lices American cheese Kraft Delux American Cheese Slices are recommended
  • 3 prepared cheese stick Prepare according to package directions

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet low to medium heat. Butter one slice of bread, and place in skillet, cover bread with cheese, you may need to break the cheese slices apart, but be sure to cover the entire piece of bread. Lay down cooked cheese sticks in equal distances from each other, top with remaining cheese, and buttered slice of bread. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Serve with Marina sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 761kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 2155mg (90%) Potassium 274mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1045IU (21%) Calcium 934mg (93%) Iron 5.2mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 761 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 761kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 2155mg 90%
Potassium 274mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1045IU 21%
Calcium 934mg 93%
Iron 5.2mg 29%

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

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