Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Prep and gather
Lay out two slices of bread, two slices of cheddar cheese, and two tablespoons of unsalted butter. Have a plate or workspace ready to assemble and a skillet or grill pan prepped for cooking.
2
Butter the bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each bread slice. This will be the outer crust that browns when grilled.
3
Assemble the sandwich
Place one cheese slice on the unbuttered side of one bread slice. Top with the second bread slice, buttered side facing out. Add the second cheese slice on top if you prefer extra melt; otherwise place it directly between the bread slices.
4
Cook the sandwich
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet with the buttered sides facing down. Cook 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, then flip carefully and cook another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is evenly browned.
5
Finish and serve
If desired, lower heat to prevent browning and cover for 1 minute to help melt the cheese fully. Remove from the pan, let rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve.