Mom’s Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time15m

Serves1

American cheese on buttered white, wheat, rye, or sourdough.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Bread
Take two slices of your preferred bread and lay them flat on a clean surface.
2
Add the Cheese
Place a slice of American cheese on top of one slice of bread.
3
Butter the Outside
Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
4
Grill the Sandwich
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
5
Flip and Cook
Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.
6
Serve
Remove from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve warm.