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A stack of perfectly grilled cheese sandwiches with golden-brown bread and oozing melted cheese.

The Only Grilled Cheese Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

This recipe offers a perfect grilled cheese sandwich, focusing on ingredient selection and cooking techniques for a delicious result.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 807

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 vintage cheddar cheese or gruyere freshly grated
  • 30 g mozzarella freshly grated

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slather both sides of each piece of bread with the 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.
  3. Flip one slice of bread, then pile on the cheddar cheese followed by the mozzarella. Place the other slice of bread on top, with the toasted side in contact with the cheese.
  4. Cook for 3 minutes, pressing down lightly with a spatula. If browning too quickly, lower the heat.
  5. Turn the sandwich over, and cook the other side for 3 minutes, or until the bread is 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 needed depends on the size of your bread. More is generally better. For the best grilled cheese, use a combination of mozzarella for melt and a flavored cheese like cheddar or gruyere. Shredded cheese melts better than slices. Avoid pre-shredded cheese as anti-caking agents can affect melting.

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