Grilled Cheese Recipe
Classic grilled cheese sandwich.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Cheese
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Assembly
- 2
Layer the Cheese
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Layer with two slices of cheddar cheese and one slice of American cheese. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
Cooking
- 3
Grill the Sandwich
Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes until the bottom slice is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is also golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 4
Serve Hot
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut in half if desired and serve hot.