Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy grilled cheese sandwich recipe. Crispy bread envelops gooey melted cheese, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread (white, whole grain, or sourdough)
- 1 cup medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Optional: sliced tomatoes or crispy avocado
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking experience.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
- Place one slice butter-side down in the skillet and layer with shredded cheese.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up, pressing gently.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then carefully flip using a spatula.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or gouda for varied flavors.
- Add fresh herbs or spices to elevate your grilled cheese experience.
- For a crunchier sandwich, try pressing it down slightly while cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg