Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsHometown Country KitchenOld Fashioned Grilled Cheese Recipe

Old Fashioned Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

American cheese on choice of bread.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Cheese

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Butter the Bread

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

  2. 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

  1. 3

    Heat the Pan

    Place a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and let it warm up for about 2 minutes.

  2. 4

    Grill the Sandwich

    Once the pan is hot, carefully place the assembled sandwich in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown.

  3. 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

  1. 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.

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