Old Fashioned Grilled Cheese Recipe
American cheese on choice of bread.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Cheese
Method
Preparation
- 1
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- 2
Assemble the Sandwich
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer the American cheese on top, then place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Pan
Place a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and let it warm up for about 2 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Flip the Sandwich
Using a spatula, carefully flip the sandwich over and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 6
Slice and Serve
Once cooked, remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it sit for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve hot.