Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A comforting breakfast classic featuring golden, crispy buttered bread and gooey, melted cheese.
👥 4 servings⏱ Prep 5′🔥 Cook 10′⚡ 380 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- •8 slices white or sourdough bread
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- •2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- •1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- 2
Spread softened butter evenly onto one side of each slice of bread.
- 3
Place four slices of bread, buttered-side down, on a clean cutting board.
- 4
Divide the grated cheddar and shredded mozzarella evenly among the four slices of bread.
- 5
Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered-side facing up.
- 6
Carefully transfer the sandwiches to the preheated skillet.
- 7
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
💡 Chef tips
- Cook on medium-low heat to ensure the cheese melts fully before the bread burns.
- Use a combination of sharp cheddar for flavor and mozzarella for the ultimate cheese pull.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished sandwich should have a deeply golden, crunchy exterior with warm, gooey, stretchy melted cheese inside.