Ahhh Grilled Cheese Sandwich 🥪🧈🧀—the ultimate comfort food. Golden, buttery bread with ooey-gooey melted cheese inside. Simple, quick, and endlessly customizable.
🥪 Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Serves 1–2
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread (white, sourdough, or your favorite)
- 2–3 slices of cheese (Cheddar, American, Swiss, or a mix)
- 1–2 tbsp butter, softened
Optional Add-ins:
- Tomato slices, bacon, ham, avocado, caramelized onions, or pickles
Instructions
- Prep the bread
- Butter one side of each slice generously.
- The buttered side will touch the skillet for that golden crust.
- Assemble
- Place cheese between the slices, buttered sides facing out.
- Add any optional extras between cheese layers.
- Cook
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Place sandwich in the skillet.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Cut in half and enjoy immediately while hot and gooey.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Low & slow: Medium-low heat ensures the cheese melts before bread burns.
- Cheese combo: Sharp Cheddar + Mozzarella = melty and flavorful.
- Extra crispy: Sprinkle a little grated Parmesan on the buttered side before grilling.
- Press lightly: Use a spatula or a pan to press gently for even browning.
Variations
- Tomato Basil: Add fresh tomato slices and basil leaves.
- Bacon & Cheddar: Crispy bacon inside.
- Gourmet: Caramelized onions + Gruyère + fig jam.
- Spicy: Add pepper jack cheese or a thin spread of Sriracha.
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