Grilled Cheese Recipe
Classic grilled cheese sandwich.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients. If using optional ingredients, slice the tomatoes and cook the bacon if not pre-cooked.
Cooking
- 2
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- 3
Assemble the Sandwich
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Layer cheese slices on top. If using optional ingredients, add tomato slices and bacon strips on top of the cheese. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- 4
Grill the Sandwich
Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the bottom slice is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula.
- 5
Finish Cooking
Cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese has melted. If desired, sprinkle garlic powder on the top side before flipping.
Serving
- 6
Slice and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice in half and serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce or side.
