Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOrphanGrilled Cheese Recipe

Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Orphan
Time15m
Serves1

Cheddar and mozzarella grilled to perfection

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Ingredients

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Bread

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all ingredients: sourdough bread, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and unsalted butter.

  2. 2

    Grate Cheese

    Grate the cheddar and mozzarella cheese into a bowl and mix them together.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Add a generous amount of the cheese mixture on top, then place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up.

  3. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.

  4. 6

    Serve

    Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve hot.

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