Ah yes — the classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich 🧀🔥
Crispy, buttery bread with gooey, melted cheese inside — simple comfort food at its finest.
🧀 Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Serves: 1 (easily scalable) | Prep + Cook Time: 10 minutes
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 slices of bread (white, sourdough, whole wheat — your call)
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1–2 tbsp butter, softened
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2–3 slices of melting cheese (like American, cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or a combo)
🔄 Optional add-ins:
Tomato slices
Cooked bacon
Caramelized onions
Jalapeños
Garlic butter or Dijon mustard spread
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Butter the Bread
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Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
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Place slices butter-side down on a plate.
2. Assemble
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On one slice (unbuttered side up), place your cheese slices.
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Top with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.
3. Grill
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Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
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Place the sandwich in the pan.
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Cook for 3–4 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown.
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Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes, until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
4. Serve
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Remove from pan, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.
🍅 Great with:
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A bowl of tomato soup
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Pickles or a small salad
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A side of ketchup, hot sauce, or honey mustard
Would you like a gourmet twist (like Gruyère and caramelized onion) or a kid-friendly version (with fun shapes or dipping sauce)?