Grilled Cheese
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
The perfect grilled cheese sandwich has beautifully crispy bread with perfectly melted cheese inside. A few tips can take your grilled cheese sandwich from good to great.
Course:
Entrées, Appetizers/Snacks, Sandwiches
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Vegetarian, Lunch, Sandwiches, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 354 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 6 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
Instructions
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Spread the butter on one side of all 8 slices of bread. Assemble the sandwiches by placing four of the slices butter side down on a work surface. Divide the cheese between these four slices, and top with the remaining four slices of bread, butter side up.
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Pre-heat a skillet or griddle (ideally square in shape) over medium heat. Add the assembled sandwiches and fry on both sides until nicely browned – about 3 to 4 minutes.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 559mg23%
Potassium 99mg3%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 600IU12%
Calcium 437mg44%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.