Here’s the perfect classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich—golden, crispy outside and ultra-melty inside 🧀🔥
🧀 Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
⏱ Time
- Prep: 2 minutes
- Cook: 5–6 minutes
- Serves: 1 (easy to scale)
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread (white, sourdough, or brioche)
- 2 slices cheese (American for melt, cheddar for flavor—or both!)
- 1½–2 tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
1️⃣ Butter the Bread
- Spread butter on one side of each slice
2️⃣ Build the Sandwich
- Place one slice butter-side down in a cold skillet
- Add cheese, then top with second slice (butter-side up)
3️⃣ Cook Low & Slow
- Heat skillet over medium-low
- Cook 2½–3 minutes per side
- Press gently with spatula
- Flip when golden brown and cheese starts melting
4️⃣ Serve
- Rest 1 minute, slice, enjoy
🔥 Pro Tips (Game Changers)
- Low heat = melted cheese (high heat burns bread)
- Use mayo instead of butter for extra even browning
- Cover pan for 30 seconds to trap heat and melt cheese faster
Flavor Upgrades
- 🧄 Garlic butter spread
- 🧅 Caramelized onions
- 🍅 Tomato slices
- 🥓 Crispy bacon
- 🌶 Hot honey drizzle
Best Cheese Combos
- American + sharp cheddar ⭐
- Mozzarella + provolone
- Gruyère + Swiss
- Pepper jack + cheddar
If you want:
🥪 Air fryer or oven version
🍞 Fancy gourmet grilled cheese
🍅 Best tomato soup pairing
🧀 Ultimate cheese blend
Just tell me 😄
