Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable Version)

Golden buttery bread with gooey melted cheese for a satisfying quick meal.

# What You Need:

→ Breads

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

→ Dairy

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# Steps:

01 - Spread a thin, even layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Lay two cheese slices on each unbuttered side. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form two sandwiches.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
04 - Place sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Remove from the pan, let cool slightly, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish, perfect for those nights when cooking feels like too much effort but takeout isnt appealing either
  • The ratio of crispy buttery exterior to gooey cheese center hits every single comfort food button you have
02 -
  • Low and slow wins the race, high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt into that perfect liquid state
  • Pressing too hard with your spatula squeezes out all the melted cheese, leaving you with sad dry bread instead of the gooey masterpiece you deserve
03 -
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter creates an even crispier, more golden crust that wont burn as easily
  • Cooking two sandwiches at once means keeping the second one warm in a 200 degree oven while the first finishes
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