Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsPumphouseByo Grilled Cheese Recipe

Byo Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Pumphouse
Time40m
Serves2

Served with a cup of our tomato bisque soup, chips, and a pickle

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Sides

Method

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the unbuttered side of two slices, place a slice of cheddar cheese. Add any optional fillings if desired, then top with the remaining cheese and cover with the other two slices of bread, buttered side out.

  3. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the sandwich and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Tomato Bisque Soup

  1. 4

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add the Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 6

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender.

  4. 7

    Finish the Soup

    Stir in the heavy cream, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Heat for an additional 5 minutes, then adjust seasoning to taste.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Meal

    Serve the grilled cheese sandwich with a cup of tomato bisque soup on the side, along with a bag of potato chips and pickles.

More from Pumphouse