Grilled Cheese Sandwich
American30 minutes or less

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Crispy, buttery golden-brown bread melted around gooey, stretchy cheddar cheese in every single bite.

15 min1 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 slice thick-cut white bread
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter Ā· softened
  • 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese Ā· freshly grated
  • 1 slice American cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep the fillings

    Grate the cheddar cheese if not using pre-shredded, and set out the American cheese slice.

  2. 2

    Butter the bread

    Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.

  3. 3

    Assemble the sandwich

    Place one slice of bread butter-side down. Layer the cheddar and American cheese on top, then cover with the second slice butter-side up.

  4. 4

    Toast the first side

    Heat a single skillet over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bottom is deep golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    Flip and finish

    Flip the sandwich carefully. Press down gently with a spatula and cook until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

Watch how it’s made