Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Experience the ultimate comfort food with golden, crispy bread and a gooey, melted cheese center.
Ingredients
- •8 slices of white or sourdough bread
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- •2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- 2
Lay out the slices of bread on a clean work surface.
- 3
Butter one side of each slice of bread evenly.
- 4
Combine the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in a bowl.
- 5
Place four slices of bread, buttered-side down, onto the skillet.
- 6
Divide the cheese mixture evenly among the four slices in the skillet.
- 7
Top each with the remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.
- 8
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom bread is golden brown and toasted.
- 9
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and both sides are golden brown.
- 10
Remove from the skillet, let cool for a minute, slice in half, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef tips
- Use medium-low heat so the cheese melts fully before the bread burns.
- A mix of sharp cheddar for flavor and mozzarella for the stretch creates the best texture.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished sandwich should feature a deeply golden, shatteringly crisp crust surrounding warm, stretchy, and luxuriously melted cheese.