Grilled cheese sandwich
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 8 min
- Makes: 4 pieces
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
A grilled cheese sandwich is like the ultimate American comfort food. Seriously good. Imagine rich, gooey cheese just oozing between two slices of crispy golden bread. I mean, there’s just something about that melted cheese and buttery, toasty bread mix that hits all the right spots, whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or just a snack. The best grilled cheese doesn’t play around with the cheese—it’s not about sneaking in just a slice or two. Nope, it goes all-in with loads of gooey goodness. And every bite? You get that stretchy, satisfying cheese pull we all love. Now, you can get fancy with different cheeses, but even the most classic grilled cheese shines the spotlight on that bold, cheesy flavor. And the sauce? You can’t forget it.
Across the country, you'll see little twists on the grilled cheese recipe, but the main idea never changes: crispy bread outside, seriously cheesy inside. For sure. This dish is perfect for anytime—whether it is a quick lunch or a late-night snack. You know, the magic happens when you get that golden crust just right while keeping the cheese inside hot and gooey. People love the contrast of the crunchy outside and the melty, rich center, and that’s honestly what makes a homemade grilled cheese so so hard to resist. Whether you’re dipping it in tomato soup or enjoying it on its own, the satisfying feel and simple, big flavors just make everyone feel good. No question.
There's no fuss or complexity in this toasted cheese sandwich—just a bit of time and a lot of cheese. Cannot go wrong. It’s the kind of food that always draws a crowd, no matter the season. It’s the type of meal that reminds you of home, offering a taste of nostalgia with every cheesy bite. Pretty much.
- INGREDIENTS
- White bread loaf 8.5 oz (240 g) - (8 slices)
- Cheddar cheese 5.6 oz (160 g) - white paste
- Butter to taste - at room temperature
How to prepare Grilled cheese sandwich
To prepare the grilled cheese sandwich, first slice the sandwich bread, you should get 8 slices about 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) thick 1. Then butter all 8 slices on only one side 2. With a large-hole grater, grate the cheddar cheese 3.
and generously distribute it on 4 slices, sprinkling it on the unbuttered side 4. Close with the other slice of bread, with the buttered side facing out 5: this way, all 4 sandwiches will have cheese inside and the buttered part on the outside. Let a non-stick pan heat well over moderate heat and place your sandwich in it 6.
Cover with a lid 7 and wait a couple of minutes. Flip the sandwich, press it slightly 8 to aid the cheese melting; cover again 9 and cook for another minute.
When the cheese is completely melted, your grilled cheese sandwich will be ready. Transfer it to a cutting board 10 and cut it in half, creating 2 triangles 11. Now you just have to enjoy the grilled cheese sandwich while it is hot and gooey 12!