Jul 14 2026
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Classic Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Iron Rooster- Annapolis
Time30m
Serves2

american/cheddar/swiss cheese on Parmesan buttered white toast/seasoned fries/ side of marinara sauce

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Ingredients

Fries Ingredients

Marinara Sauce Ingredients

Method

Sandwich Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each slice of white bread.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Cheese

    On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, layer the American, Cheddar, and Swiss cheeses.

  3. 3

    Add Parmesan

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese on top of the cheese layers.

  4. 4

    Close the Sandwich

    Top with the remaining two slices of bread, buttered side facing out.

  5. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, then flip and grill the other side until the cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.

Fries Directions

  1. 6

    Cook the Fries

    Bake or fry the frozen French fries according to package instructions until crispy.

  2. 7

    Season the Fries

    Once cooked, remove fries from the heat and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Marinara Sauce Directions

  1. 8

    Heat the Marinara Sauce

    In a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

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