Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A comforting and quick sandwich, featuring golden-brown bread and perfectly melted cheese. This vegetarian staple is ideal for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 459 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 4 pcssandwich bread
- 100 gcheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
- 2 tbspbutter, softened
Equipment
skillet · spatula · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Butter one side of each slice of sandwich bread evenly.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the butter goes all the way to the edges for a golden crust.
- 2
Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, into a cold skillet or frying pan.
- 3
Distribute the cheddar cheese evenly over the unbuttered side of these two bread slices.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Don't overfill, or the cheese might spill out during cooking.
- 4
Top with the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up.
- 5
Heat the skillet over medium-low heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the bottom slice is golden brown.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Lower heat ensures the cheese melts completely before the bread burns.
- 6
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even contact with the pan.
- 7
Remove from the pan, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 459.4kcal
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbs
- 30.1g
- Fat
- 29.8g
- Fibre
- 1.6g
- Sugar
- 3.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Grilled cheese is best enjoyed fresh; it does not store well.
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