Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Time45m

Serves2

housemade french fries

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients for the grilled cheese sandwich: sourdough bread, cheddar cheese, and butter.
2
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
3
Assemble the Sandwich
Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet. Top with the slices of cheddar cheese, then place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side up.
4
Grill the Sandwich
Heat the skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
5
Serve
Remove the grilled cheese sandwich from the skillet, cut it in half, and serve hot.

6
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into long strips to create fries.
7
Soak the Fries
Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps them become crispier when fried.
8
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
9
Fry the Potatoes
Drain and pat the potato strips dry with paper towels. Carefully add a batch of fries to the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
10
Drain and Season
Remove the fries from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt to taste while they are still hot.
11
Serve
Serve the hot, crispy fries alongside the grilled cheese sandwich.