Grilled Cheese Sandwich Melt (Print View)

Gooey cheese between buttery golden bread brings classic comfort. Quick, easy, and satisfying for any age.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese

→ Spread

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - Arrange bread slices on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread softened butter on one side of each slice using a knife.
02 - Position two bread slices, buttered side facing down, onto a skillet or frying pan. Top each slice with two slices of cheese.
03 - Cover the cheese with the remaining bread slices, ensuring the buttered side faces upward.
04 - Heat the skillet over medium-low. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes, gently pressing with a spatula, until the underside is golden and crisp.
05 - Carefully flip the sandwiches and continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is thoroughly melted and the bread is golden brown and crisp.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to cool briefly, slice with a knife, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just three pantry ingredients you likely have now
  • Cooks up in about ten minutes for easy meals or snacks
  • Kid approved and loved by grownups too
  • Doubles up perfectly for a quick lunch with soup
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly meals you can make in under fifteen minutes
  • Perfect for busy days picky eaters or comfort food cravings
  • Contains plenty of protein calcium and feels luxurious with almost no effort
03 -
  • Always let your skillet heat up fully before adding the sandwiches
  • Butter all the way to the bread edges for maximum toast
  • Experiment with single and double layers of cheese for varying stretches
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