Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJefferson'sGrilled Cheese Recipe

Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Jefferson's
Time15m
Serves2

A classic served on Texas toast with American cheese

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Butter one side of each slice of Texas toast.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place two slices of Texas toast, buttered side down, on a clean work surface. Add two slices of American cheese on top of each slice. Top with the remaining two slices of Texas toast, buttered side up.

  3. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwich in the skillet and grill for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

  4. 4

    Flip and Finish

    Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice it in half and serve immediately.

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