Grilled Cheese Recipe
Choice of white, wheat, rye or sourdough. Add bacon or tomato.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients. If you're using bacon, cook it in a skillet until crispy, then set aside. Slice the tomato if adding.
- 2
Butter the Bread
Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- 3
Assemble the Sandwich
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Layer the cheese on top, and add bacon or tomato if desired. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- 4
Grill the Sandwich
Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.
- 5
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then cut in half and serve warm.