Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsDonnell's Kitchen & LoungeGrilled Cheese Recipe

Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

The classic grilled cheese is great for your kids who won't eat anything.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Add-ons

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet. Add 2 slices of cheese on top, followed by any optional add-ons like tomato, bacon, or avocado. Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat the skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes or until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown.

  2. 4

    Flip the Sandwich

    Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 5

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice it in half and serve warm.

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