American Grilled Cheese Recipe
Make American Grilled Cheese Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Cheese
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- 2
Layer the Cheese
Place one slice of cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of two slices of bread. If using, add tomato, bacon, or avocado slices on top of the cheese, followed by a slice of American cheese. Top with the remaining two slices of bread, ensuring the buttered side is facing out.
Cooking
- 3
Preheat the Pan
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Cook the Sandwich
Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown.
- 5
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
