Description
Grilled cheese sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy, buttery bread with gooey, melty cheese. Quick and easy to prepare, this classic dish offers endless variations to suit your taste. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy movie nights to celebratory gatherings, a grilled cheese sandwich brings warmth and nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices good quality bread (sourdough or whole grain)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup mixed cheese (sharp cheddar and mozzarella)
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes or crispy bacon
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice butter-side down in the skillet and layer with cheese.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up, pressing down gently.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until both sides are browned and the cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg