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Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

This recipe guides you through making a classic grilled cheese sandwich. It focuses on achieving a perfectly golden, crispy exterior with a gooey, melted cheese interior, emphasizing simple ingredients and precise technique for a comforting and satisfying meal.
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: lunch/dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 582.9
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 tablespoons 30g butter, cut into 3 even pieces
  • 2 slices hearty white bread such as Pepperidge Farm or Arnold
  • 2 slices American cheddar, or Jack cheese
  • Kosher salt

Equipment

  • 1 Nonstick Skillet or Griddle
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Butter Knife (for spreading butter, if needed)
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's Knife (for slicing sandwich)

Method
 

  1. Evenly spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
  2. Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a cold nonstick skillet or on a griddle.
  3. Layer two slices of cheese on top of the bread in the skillet, then top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
  4. Season the top of the sandwich lightly with kosher salt.
  5. Place the skillet over medium-low heat and cook until the bottom slice is deeply golden brown and crisp, about 4-6 minutes.
  6. Carefully flip the sandwich with a spatula.
  7. Continue to cook on the second side until it's also golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is fully melted and gooey, about 3-5 minutes more.
  8. Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet and place it on a cutting board.
  9. Allow it to rest for 1-2 minutes to let the cheese set slightly.
  10. Slice the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Achieving the perfect grilled cheese hinges on a few key details. Always use room temperature butter for easier, more even spreading, which is crucial for a consistent golden crust. Cook on medium-low heat; this allows the cheese to melt slowly and fully without burning the bread. For an extra crisp, you can lightly press the sandwich with your spatula as it cooks. Consider adding a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the interior for an elevated flavor profile. A brief rest after cooking allows the cheese to set slightly, preventing it from oozing excessively when cut.