Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Version)

Buttery golden bread with melted cheddar creates a quick, satisfying comfort meal rich in flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)

→ Dairy

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make:

01 - Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Arrange two cheese slices on the unbuttered sides.
03 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, forming two sandwiches.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
05 - Place sandwiches onto the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
06 - Remove sandwiches from pan, allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's pure nostalgia in a pan—done faster than you'd expect but tastes like someone spent all day on it.
  • The contrast between that crispy, buttery exterior and the melted cheese inside is genuinely hard to beat.
  • There's almost no way to mess this up, which means even on your worst cooking days, you can make something delicious.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your best friend here—I've burned too many sandwiches on high heat thinking I was speeding things up.
  • The cheese won't melt if you rush it; those 3–4 minutes per side aren't negotiable if you want that gooey center.
03 -
  • Slice your sandwich diagonally—it genuinely tastes better and looks more inviting, which matters more than you'd think.
  • If your cheese isn't melting fast enough, cover the pan with a lid for the last minute or two; the trapped steam does the work.
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