Description
This ultimate grilled cheese sandwich recipe delivers crispy, golden-brown bread and perfectly melted cheese. Quick, easy, and customizable, it’s the perfect comfort food for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (white, sourdough, or whole grain)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 2–3 slices of cheese (cheddar, American, Swiss, or a blend)
Instructions
- Preheat the pan – Heat a nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat.
- Butter the bread – Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble the sandwich – Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer the cheese slices on top, then cover with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Grill to perfection – Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve and enjoy – Remove from the pan, let cool slightly, and cut diagonally before serving.
Notes
- Crispy tip: Use mayo instead of butter for an extra crispy crust.
- Prevent sogginess: Cook on medium-low heat and avoid adding too many wet ingredients.
- Melting tip: Freshly grated cheese melts more evenly than pre-shredded
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches, Lunch, Quick & Easy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled cheese sandwich, best grilled cheese, easy grilled cheese, classic grilled cheese, homemade grilled cheese