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The BEST Grilled Cheese Recipe
Make the BEST Grilled Cheese sandwich with this fool proof recipe. Perfectly melty cheese and buttery crunchy bread every time, no matter how you customize it!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Calories: 737 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 slices sourdough bread (or bread of choice)
- 1 ounce shredded part skim mozzarella
- 1 ounce shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Spread 1 tablespoon butter evenly over each slice of bread.
- Turn one of the slices over and top with shredded cheese.
- Gently press the other slice of bread (butter out) over the shredded cheese.
- Place a pan over medium heat. Once hot add grilled cheese. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted on the bottom and the cheese begins to melt.
- Flip the grilled cheese, cover with lid and continue to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese has melted and bottom is toasted.
- Remove from heat, slice and serve.
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Notes
- Tips and Tricks for Success:
- Here are a few pointers for the perfect grilled sandwich every single time.
- Keep the heat low. Err on the side of caution and keep the heat medium to medium-low. Getting the pan too hot risks burning the outside of the sandwich before the cheese melts or before you realize it's time to flip it over!
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan. To avoid uneven cooking, especially if you're making more than one grilled cheese at a time, use a pan that has good conduction for even heating, like cast iron or non-stick aluminum.
- Cover the pan. Not all recipes tell you to cover the pan, but we find that this extra step helps the cheese melt and the bread stay chewy on the inside while the outside is perfectly toasted.
- Don't skimp on the butter. This ingredient does two things in this recipe, it adds amazing flavor and keeps the bread from sticking and burning. Don't be afraid to spread it on thick!
- Storing and Reheating Your Grilled Cheese:
- We recommend only making what you can eat at once, but if you are making them for a crowd and have a few extra, here's the best way to store it.
- Let the grilled cheese cool and wrap tightly in saran wrap.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 days.
- Add your grilled cheese to a pan and cover to warm back up. Heat the grilled cheese over low to medium-low heat on the stove for 1-2 minutes, then flip, cooking until the sandwich is warmed through and the cheese is melted again.
Nutrition Information
Calories
737kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
1135mg
(47%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Calcium
495mg
(50%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 737kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1135mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Calcium | 495mg | 50% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.