Grilled cheese 🧀🔥 — simple, perfect, undefeated.
Here’s how to make it golden, crispy, melty, and way better than average, whether you want classic or leveled-up.
The classic (done right)
Ingredients
- Good sandwich bread (white, sourdough, or brioche)
- Cheese (American for melt + cheddar for flavor is elite)
- Butter (softened)
Method
- Butter the outside of the bread.
- Put cheese between the slices.
- Cook in a pan on medium-low.
- Flip once, slow and patient.
- Done when the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
👉 Low heat is the secret. Rushing = burnt bread, cold cheese.
Pro upgrade tricks 🧠
- Butter + mayo on the outside = extra crisp + even browning
- Grate the cheese instead of slicing (melts faster)
- Cover the pan for 30 seconds to trap heat and melt the center
Cheese combos that slap
- Cheddar + mozzarella
- Gruyère + Swiss
- American + sharp cheddar
- Havarti + Gouda
Fancy but still cozy
- Add caramelized onions
- A few slices of tomato (pat dry)
- Sprinkle of garlic powder or everything bagel seasoning on the buttered side
What to serve with it
- Tomato soup (obviously)
- Pickles
- Crispy fries
- Apple slices for contrast 🍎
If you want, I can give you:
- A 5-minute ultra-crispy hack
- A grown-up gourmet version
- Or a kid-perfect, no-fail method
Tell me your vibe 😄
