Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Trumbull KitchenGrilled Cheese Recipe

Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Make Grilled Cheese Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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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.

Assembly

  1. 2

    Layer the Cheese

    Place one slice of bread butter-side down on a clean surface. Layer the cheddar cheese slices and American cheese slice on top of the bread.

  2. 3

    Top it Off

    Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese, butter-side up.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Pan

    Preheat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.

  2. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Carefully place the sandwich in the heated skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

  3. 6

    Flip the Sandwich

    Using a spatula, gently flip the sandwich over and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm.

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