Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A celebration of simplicity and nostalgia, this classic grilled cheese sandwich features melted cheese between crispy, buttery bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 8 slices of cheese
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place 4 slices of bread in the skillet, buttered side down.
- Add a slice of cheese on top of each bread slice in the skillet.
- Top each cheese slice with another slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
- Cook for 2-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and cheese starts to melt.
- Carefully flip each sandwich using a spatula.
- Cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove sandwiches from skillet and repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For a crunchier crust, consider mixing garlic powder into your butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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