German Grilled Cheese Recipe
Melted Muenster, Swiss and American cheese on grilled sourdough.
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Ingredients
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Cheese
Bread
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
Slice Muenster, Swiss, and American cheeses into even slices if not already pre-sliced.
- 2
Prepare the Bread
Take 4 slices of sourdough bread and set them aside on a clean surface.
Grilling
- 3
Heat the Pan
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
- 4
Assemble the Sandwich
Layer the cheeses evenly on 2 slices of sourdough bread. Top with the remaining 2 slices to form two sandwiches.
- 5
- 6
Flip and Finish
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet, flip the sandwiches, and grill the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy your German Grilled Cheese!