Grilled Cheese
Golden, buttery bread hugging melted American cheese, or grated cheddar or Gruyère.
Tested time and yield
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- easy
Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen
Method
- 01
Divide the cheese among four sandwiches. Coat the bread exteriors evenly with butter or mayonnaise.
- 02
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low. Cook the sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until evenly golden.
- 03
Flip, cover the pan, and cook 2 to 4 minutes more until the cheese is fully melted and the second side is crisp.
- 04
Rest 1 minute before cutting.
- 05
Tip: Grated cheese melts faster and more evenly than thick slices.
Allergens & dietary notes
Suits: vegetarian
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