Classic Grilled Cheese Recipe
The classic sandwich made with American cheese.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Cheese
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 2
Layer the Cheese
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Top with both slices of American cheese.
- 3
Complete the Sandwich
Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
Grilling the Sandwich
- 4
Cook the Sandwich
Cook for 2-4 minutes until the bottom slice is golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Flip the Sandwich
Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and cook for another 2-4 minutes until the other side is also golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Remove the grilled cheese sandwich from the skillet. Let it cool for a minute, then cut in half and serve warm.