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A stack of three perfectly grilled cheese sandwiches with gooey, melted cheese oozing out.

How to Make Grilled Cheese Recipes Like a Pro

Learn to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich with this easy-to-follow recipe. This guide provides expert tips for achieving a golden-brown crust and perfectly melted cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 807
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices sourdough bread sliced 1.3–1.5cm thick
  • 30 g salted butter for spreading on bread
  • 1/3 cup cheddar cheese or gruyere freshly grated, heaped
  • 30 g mozzarella freshly grated

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slather both sides of each slice of bread with butter.
  2. Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. Place both pieces of bread in the skillet and lightly toast for 1 minute on each side.
  3. Flip one slice of bread. Pile on the cheddar cheese followed by the mozzarella. Place the other slice of bread on top, with the hot toasted side in contact with the cheese.
  4. Cook for 3 minutes, pressing down lightly with a spatula. If browning too quickly, reduce heat.
  5. Flip the sandwich and cook the other side for 3 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board, cut in half, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 807kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 33gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1427mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1292IUCalcium: 629mgIron: 5mg

Notes

The amount of butter and cheese may vary based on bread size. It is generally better to use more rather than less. Any bread can be used, but avoid very thick, thin, or overly soft loaves. A combination of mozzarella with a flavored cheese like cheddar or gruyere provides the best flavor and melt. Shredded cheese melts better than slices.

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