Grilled Cheese Recipe
Classic grilled cheese sandwich served with fries.
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Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
Fries Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Fries
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) according to the instructions on the frozen fries package.
- 2
Prepare the Fries
Spread the frozen French fries on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with cooking oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- 3
Bake the Fries
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
Making the Grilled Cheese
- 4
Heat the Pan
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Place one slice of bread in the skillet. Top with one slice of cheddar cheese, then place the second slice of bread on top.
- 6
Cook the Sandwich
Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom slice is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula.
- 7
Finish Cooking
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter around the edges of the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 8
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before cutting in half. Serve with the hot fries.