Grilled Cheese Recipe
White, Wheat, sourdough or Rye + cheese: Swiss, cheddar or American
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Ingredients
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Bread
Cheese
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Choose Your Bread
Select two slices of your preferred bread (white, wheat, sourdough, or rye).
- 2
Choose Your Cheese
Select two slices of your preferred cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or American).
Cooking
- 3
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- 4
Assemble the Sandwich
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Layer your chosen cheese on top, then place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
- 5
Grill the Sandwich
Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom slice is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Serving
- 6
Slice and Serve
Once cooked, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Let it cool for a minute, then slice it in half and serve warm.