Grilled Cheese Recipe

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwiches

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 10

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 392kcal

A classic grilled cheese is so easy to make, and always comforting.

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Butter one side of each piece of bread with ½ tablespoon butter.
4 slices thick-cut white bread, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Flip two of the pieces butter side down and top with cheese. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired.
4-5 slices processed American cheese, Freshly ground black pepper
Add on the top slice of bread, butter side out.
Add the sandwiches to your preheated skillet. Cover and cook until the underside is an even golden brown, about 2-4 minutes.
Flip, cover again, and cook until the second side is golden, about 2-4 minutes
Let cool for 2 minutes. Cut in half and serve!

You can use multigrain or whole-wheat sandwich bread, sourdough, country bread, challah, or brioche instead of white bread.
You can use mayonnaise instead of butter.
You can use Swiss, cheddar, Colby, Monterey jack, gruyere, Havarti, or fontina instead of American.
Feel free to add toppings, such as mustard, jam, veggies, or fruit slices to dress up your grilled cheese!
Use thick-sliced bread for a sturdy sandwich; thin bread will end up soggy.
Generously coat the bread with butter to get a crisp exterior.
Make sure to get the bread totally covered with cheese! Break the cheese into pieces if needed. We don’t want any cheeseless bites!
If using grated cheese, opt for freshly-grated cheese over pre-shredded. It melts better! Use about ⅔-1 cup to avoid overloading the sandwich.
Use medium-low heat for the best results. Good grilled cheese takes time, so be patient.
Use a cast-iron skillet for the best browning.
If the bread is browning too fast, turn down the heat!

Storage: Store grilled cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.