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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Meet my latest obsession – the grilled cheese sandwich! With a crispy, buttery outside and a gooey, melty center, it's perfect to pair with a bowl of tomato soup!
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main, Side
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Shelf life: Eat Immediately
Servings: 2
Author: Samira

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread sandwich bread, sourdough, etc.
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 6 slices cheese 2 x Cheddar, 2 x Gouda, 2 x Swiss, or your favorite
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Instructions

  • Use room-temperature butter or soften butter quickly in just 5 minutes.
    If needed, slice the bread and the cheese.
  • Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Place a slice butter-side down on a chopping board or plate, and layer it with 2-3 slices of cheese.
    For flavor, place a slice of Cheddar between 2 more melty cheeses such as Gouda, Swiss, or Mozzarella.
  • Close the sandwich with another slice of bread. Make sure the buttered sides are on the outside.
  • Place 1 or 2 sandwiches on your pan (depending on its size). Cover with a lid and turn the heat to low.
  • Cook the grilled cheese sandwich for 6 minutes, flipping it halfway, until the bread becomes crisp and golden and the cheese is fully melted.
    Enjoy immediately for the best flavor!

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Notes

Cheese options: I love to add 2-3 different types of cheese - for flavor and for meltiness. My favorite combo is Cheddar, Gouda, and Swiss cheese. You can also use Mozzarella, Manchego, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Colby, Gruyere, Havarti, Provolone, etc. 
To store: I love to enjoy my grilled cheese immediately. However, if you have leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat: It's best to reheat the sandwich on the stovetop. This will allow the bread to crisp up again and the cheese to melt. Place the lid and cook on low for a few minutes, flipping halfway.
Check the blog post for more tips!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1197IU | Calcium: 703mg | Iron: 2mg